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AI IntelligenceFeb 26, 2026AI Intelligence
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Anthropic's desktop assistant 'Cowork' can now run recurring tasks automatically on a schedule, even while the user sleeps.

This feature turns AI assistants into proactive helpers that can handle administrative work in the background. It's a step towards fully autonomous digital coworkers.

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Anthropic's desktop assistant 'Cowork' can now run recurring tasks automatically on a schedule, even while the user sleeps. This feature turns AI assistants into proactive helpers that can handle administrative work in the background. It's a step towards fully autonomous digital coworkers.