Hey Amy, have you heard about Anthropic’s new AI model? It can control your computer!

Yeah, it’s called Claude 3.5 Sonnet. It can interact with apps on your PC, like clicking buttons and typing, almost like a person using the computer.

Wow, that sounds super cool! But how does it work exactly?

They’ve added something called a ‘Computer Use’ API. Basically, Claude looks at what’s on the screen and moves the mouse or types based on the instructions you give it. It’s like having a virtual assistant that clicks and types for you.

So, can it do everything on the computer, like sending emails or filling out forms?

Pretty much! You can ask it to do things like filling out forms using data from your computer and online. But, you have to give it permission first so it knows what it’s allowed to access.

That’s smart. But, how is this different from other AI tools that automate tasks?

Great question! Anthropic says Claude 3.5 Sonnet is better at coding tasks and can retry when it makes mistakes, which some other models struggle with. It can also work with both web apps and desktop software.

Sounds powerful! But is it safe? I mean, what if someone uses it for something bad?

There are risks, for sure. Anthropic says they’ve put safeguards in place, like keeping Claude from doing risky things, such as creating accounts or posting online. They also save screenshots to monitor for any problems.

Huh, that’s good to know. But could hackers still mess with it?

Possibly. Anthropic admits that they can’t catch everything, and they’re working on better safety features. They also recommend using the AI for low-risk tasks while they keep improving it.

I guess that makes sense. But, isn’t it risky if it can control everything on your screen?

Yes, that’s why they’re careful about who can use it and how. They also work with safety agencies to check for any problems, especially with elections coming up.

Interesting. So, is this model available for everyone now?

It’s in open beta for developers. You can try it through Anthropic’s API or platforms like Amazon Bedrock and Google Cloud.

And what about other versions?

They’re also releasing an updated, cheaper model called Claude 3.5 Haiku soon. It’s more efficient and can be used for things like personalizing shopping experiences or managing data.

Sounds like they have a whole range of options. I wonder how these AIs will change how we work.

Exactly! It's all about making tasks faster and easier, but it’s also important to keep things secure. We’ll have to see how it develops!