Anthropic's 'Dispatch' Turns Claude into Remote AI Assistant for Desktop Tasks

• Anthropic introduces 'Dispatch' feature for Claude, enabling remote control of desktop tasks via smartphones.
• Dispatch, a research preview in Cowork mode, allows users to send instructions to Claude from their phone for execution on desktop.
• Claude can prepare reports, organize files, and analyze spreadsheets by accessing local files, applications, and plugins.
• The system delivers final outputs, turning the smartphone into a task assignment interface while Claude processes work in the background.
• Anthropic warns of potential risks due to Claude's access to local files, advising users to be aware of granted access and capabilities.