Claude Cowork Can Now Keep Working Even After You Close Your Laptop

If you use AI to handle repetitive work, Anthropic has introduced an update that makes Claude Cowork much more practical. 

Previously, Claude Cowork required your computer to stay on while completing tasks. 

With the latest update, it can continue working in the cloud, even after you close your laptop.

This improvement allows you to start a task on one device and check its progress from another, making long-running workflows more convenient.

Claude Cowork Now Runs in the Cloud

The biggest change is that Claude Cowork is no longer tied to your desktop. 

Once a task starts, it can continue running in the cloud without needing your laptop to remain open.

This means you can begin a task at your desk, close your computer, leave the office, and still monitor its progress from your phone or the web. 

The feature is especially useful for tasks that take several minutes or even hours to complete.

Work Across Desktop, Web, and Mobile

Anthropic is expanding Claude Cowork beyond desktop by bringing it to both web and mobile platforms.

You can now:

• Start a task on your computer.
• Check its progress on your smartphone.
• Continue using Claude from the web without interrupting the workflow.

This creates a more flexible experience for users who switch between multiple devices throughout the day.

Claude Still Waits for Your Approval

Although Claude Cowork can complete tasks independently, it does not take important actions without permission.

If a task reaches a point where a decision is required, Claude sends you a notification asking for approval before proceeding. 

This keeps users in control while allowing the AI to handle routine work in the background.

Most People Use Claude Cowork for Everyday Tasks

Anthropic also revealed that more than 90% of Claude Cowork usage comes from everyday business activities rather than software development.

Many users rely on it for:

• Managing emails
• Organizing calendars
• Creating content
• Business operations
• Working with documents and spreadsheets

This shows that AI assistants are becoming practical productivity tools for professionals across different industries.

Availability

The updated Claude Cowork experience is rolling out first in beta for Max plan subscribers. 

Anthropic says support for additional subscription plans will follow over the coming weeks.

Conclusion

The latest Claude Cowork update removes one of its biggest limitations by allowing tasks to continue even after you close your laptop. 

With cloud-based processing and support across desktop, web, and mobile, users can stay productive without being tied to a single device. 

As AI assistants continue to evolve, features like this make them more useful for everyday work.