Why It Matters
Claude asks before acting by default, though an optional setting allows it to keep working and check in only when closer review is needed.
Overview
Anthropic is merging Claude Cowork and standard chat into one Claude experience, ending the need to choose between a quick conversation and a larger delegated task. From the same thread, users can ask a question, hand off extended work, and let Claude continue after their laptop is closed. The rollout is reaching new and existing Pro and Max subscribers across web, desktop, and mobile over the coming weeks.
Why It Matters
Claude asks before acting by default, though an optional setting allows it to keep working and check in only when closer review is needed.
Key Details
Team and Free plans will follow.
Claude Cowork and chat are merging into one Claude.Ask a quick question or hand over a report, and Claude takes it from there, even after you close your laptop.
If something's unclear, Claude asks—you keep the final say.Rolling out to Pro and Max over the next few weeks.
pic.twitter.com/87HC2lUjxG Claude Docs and Claude Slides are also launching, while Claude Design is moving into conversations.
Paid users can ask Claude to co-write a document or draft a presentation, edit it directly, present from Claude, or download it as a PowerPoint or PDF.
--- *Original report published by [TestingCatalog AI News](https://www.testingcatalog.com/claude-merges-cowork-and-chat-into-one-experience/).*
