Claude Computer Use General Availability
Narrative
Claude can control computers via API. Screenshot → action → verification loop. Enables autonomous task completion. Safety guardrails prevent misuse.
Reality
Computer use works as demonstrated. Accuracy improved from beta: ~75% task completion on standard workflows. Latency 5-15s per action. Safety boundaries respected. Enterprise adoption cautious.
Implication
Proved agentic computer control viable. But reliability gap vs human prevented full autonomy. Hybrid human-AI workflows emerged as dominant pattern. Security concerns slowed adoption.