The age of AI agents is here, and Anthropic's Claude Computer Use is one of the first to enable AI to browse the web, click buttons, and type text independently.

At Ramp, we developed a computer-use agent that operates in the background, allowing users to access niche features without seeing the complexity involved.

To use Claude's computer capabilities, developers must run it in a virtual machine or container and obtain an Anthropic API key, after which they can interact with Claude through a dedicated browser interface.

In October, Anthropic released upgraded models including Claude 3.5 and introduced the innovative feature of computer use, positioning itself as a leader in the rapidly growing AI agent landscape.

Emerging technologies in AI, such as browser use technology, will allow AI agents to operate across diverse systems, enhancing their ability to gather information and perform tasks that previously required human intervention.

Future developments for Claude Code include improving its integration with various tools and enhancing its ability to handle simple tasks through chat applications.

In the past six months, Claude's developer market share surged from 5% to 25%, indicating a significant shift in preference among developers for alternative models over OpenAI's offerings.

Claude's ability to understand screen content allows it to automate repetitive tasks, like searching for information and filling out forms, enhancing productivity significantly.

The first cohort of AI's killer apps has emerged, including ChatGPT and others, indicating a significant shift in the market, while many new companies will adopt an agent-first approach, evolving from basic prototypes to robust agents capable of performing complex tasks.