Anthropic Launches Claude Duet Workplace AI Agent to Challenge Meta Muse and OpenAI Dots
On Wednesday, Anthropic introduced a research preview of Claude Duet, an AI application designed for professionals and small businesses, powered by Claude Opus 5.5. This app is available on iOS, Android, and claude.ai, accessible to Pro and Max subscribers in the U.S., with a waitlist currently open. Claude Duet functions on a virtual machine, offering a morning briefing, task management, and compatibility with over 6,000 connectors such as Gmail and Shopify. Significant actions are subject to approval gates, and trading in securities is not allowed. Anthropic cautions that the app may misinterpret conversations and is less adept at handling personal tasks. This launch comes after Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dots, which cater to different markets.
Key facts
- Anthropic opened a research preview of Claude Duet on Wednesday
- Claude Duet is built on Claude Opus 5.5 and available on iOS, Android and claude.ai
- The app is included in Pro and Max plans with a U.S. waitlist open
- It supports more than 6,000 connectors and plugins in the Claude Marketplace
- Securities trading and transfers between accounts are prohibited even with user approval
- Meta launched Muse on Sept. 8 and reported 10 million-plus U.S. and Canada sign-ups
- OpenAI introduced Dots at DevDay with connections to over 4,000 apps
- Anthropic said more safety-design details will be shared in the coming days
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Anthropic
- Meta
- OpenAI
- CNBC
- Claude Marketplace
- Gmail
- Slack
- QuickBooks
- Stripe
- Gusto
- Shopify
- Link
- Shop Pay
- TechCrunch
Locations
- United States
- Canada
Sources
- TechCrunch AI —
- Quartz —