Claude Paid Subscriptions More Than Doubled in 2026, Anthropic Reports Strong Growth Momentum
A report reveals that Claude's paid subscriptions surged in early 2026, driven by a Super Bowl ad, product launches, and public discourse. The AI assistant briefly topped the U.S. App Store charts.
Claude AI Update: Code and Cowork Tools Can Now Operate Your Computer Directly
Anthropic's latest update to Claude Code and Claude Cowork enables AI assistants to directly control users' computers for task automation, marking a shift from passive responses to active operations that boosts productivity through simulated user actions.
Claude Code Upgrade: AI Can Now Operate Your Computer to Complete Tasks
Anthropic has updated its AI tools Claude Code and Claude Cowork with a "computer use" feature, enabling Claude to perform tasks directly on your computer. It prioritizes supported connectors like Google Workspace and Slack, requires user permission for safety, and is currently in research preview for macOS subscribers.
Anthropic AI Model Leak Triggers Market Fears, Cybersecurity Stocks Tumble
U.S. cybersecurity stocks fell sharply on Friday following reports of a leak involving Anthropic's unreleased AI model. The leak exposed details about the 'Claude Mythos' model and a new 'Capybara' tier, raising concerns about accelerated cyber threats and market volatility.
Claude Mythos Leak Sparks Fresh AI Security Concerns
Several U.S.-listed cybersecurity stocks fell on Friday as investors linked the sell-off to rumors of a leak involving Anthropic’s new “Claude Mythos” model. Reports said model details were stored in a publicly accessible, searchable data cache before release, allowing draft information to leak.