Anthropic Opens Claude Duet Research Preview to US Pro and Max Users

Anthropic on October 21, 2026 opened a research preview of Claude Duet, an app the company said turns Claude into a proactive agent that surfaces items needing attention, completes requested tasks, keeps working when users step away, and checks before acting on their behalf. Access runs through a waitlist, starting with Pro and Max users in the US. Anthropic said it built Claude Duet for professionals and small business owners with more on their plates than they can track. The app is available...