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These new ‘AI agents’ could change white-collar workforce

A “groundbreaking” development means bots can now work computers like a human, leading people to question whether office workers could be replaced.

Paul SmithTechnology editor

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One of OpenAI’s biggest rivals in the generative artificial intelligence race, Anthropic, made a splash this week with the launch of a new capability in its Claude platform called “computer use”.

The mundane name belies the significant changes it could usher into white-collar work, which the company itself described as “groundbreaking”.

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Paul Smith edits the technology coverage and has been a leading writer on the sector for 20 years. He covers big tech, business use of tech, the fast-growing Australian tech industry and start-ups, telecommunications and national innovation policy. Connect with Paul on Twitter. Email Paul at psmith@afr.com

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