Anthropic has introduced new features allowing Claude AI to access emails and files and execute tasks on Windows PCs [1].

These updates shift the AI from a conversational tool to an active agent capable of managing digital workflows. By integrating directly with a user's operating system and communication tools, the AI can reduce the manual effort required for repetitive administrative work.

Two new features were announced over a recent weekend to streamline these processes [1]. The AI can now tap into emails and files and run specific tasks on a Windows PC, which includes integration with Microsoft 365 [1]. This allows the system to automate daily workflows for professionals, students, and content creators [1].

Additionally, the company introduced Claude Dispatch [2]. This tool enables users to dispatch tasks remotely, meaning a user can initiate an automation sequence from a phone to be executed on their computer [2].

These capabilities align with broader trends in AI business automation. A report from April 14, 2026, detailed seven simple systems that can be used to automate an entire business using AI [3]. The addition of PC-level control allows Claude to function as a core component of those systems by interacting with the software environment directly [3].

The goal of these updates is to boost productivity by eliminating repetitive work [1]. By bridging the gap between a chat interface and the local file system, the AI can now perform actions that previously required human intervention, such as sorting through documents or drafting emails based on local files [1].

“Claude AI can now tap into emails and files and even run tasks on your Windows PC.”

The transition of Claude AI from a text-based assistant to a system-level agent marks a significant step toward autonomous AI agents. By gaining the ability to manipulate files and trigger tasks on a Windows OS, Anthropic is competing for the 'OS-level' AI experience, where the software does not just suggest a solution but executes the actual work within the user's existing software ecosystem.