CLAUDE COWORK
Adobe, Canva, Figma tools in Claude: Anthropic lets users edit photos, PDFs and designs without switching apps
Anthropic has upgraded its AI assistant Claude, allowing users to edit photos and work on PDFs directly within applications. Users can now interact with tools like Adobe and Canva without switching between different windows. Claude can make direct changes in applications as users monitor the edits in real-time. Additional integrations with apps such as Figma and Shopify are also under development.
Anthropic's IPO: A close look at AI frontrunner's rapid growth, spiraling costs
Anthropic aims to raise up to $64.4 billion in an upcoming IPO, representing a significant market debut. The company plans a valuation of up to $1.02 trillion, showcasing its ambitions in AI. Founded by former OpenAI researchers, Anthropic's revenue has rapidly surged with enterprise adoption of its AI models. While facing substantial operating losses, the company remains committed to its substantial infrastructure investments.
Anthropic's rapid growth comes with an $80 billion loss and growing concerns about AI risks
Anthropic filed for an initial public offering, reflecting rapid revenue growth amid significant financial losses. The company reported a 1,300% revenue increase, reaching $16.3 billion in the first half of 2026. However, it also encountered a net loss exceeding $80 billion due to high costs in AI development. Risks associated with AI technology are increasingly becoming a concern for potential investors.
Anthropic IPO filing tomorrow? 5 things to know as AI stocks face fresh pressure and OpenAI pushes its debut to 2027
Anthropic IPO filing expected Friday: Anthropic’s books may open to the public as early as Friday, sources say. Its S-1 filing will give investors the first detailed look at finances and risks. Rival OpenAI is expected to list only in early 2027, and AI markets remain shaky.
HCL Tech dividend alert! IT major declares Rs 12 interim dividend for FY27; Q2 profit jumps 21% YoY to Rs 5,132 crore
HCLTech has declared an interim dividend of Rs 12 per share for FY27, with October 16 set as the record date and October 26 as the payment date. The IT major reported a 21% year-on-year rise in Q2 net profit to Rs 5,132 crore and announced a global partnership with Anthropic.
HCLTech signs a pact with Anthropic, to set up business unit
HCLTech has entered a strategic collaboration with Anthropic aimed at advancing the implementation of Agentic AI, prioritizing safety, cybersecurity, and governance. In this initiative, HCLTech will establish a new business unit featuring a dedicated centre of excellence. The plan includes integrating AI products like Claude and Claude Code into existing industry offerings. Additionally, the IT company is set to reveal its Q2 results later today.
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Google Cloud introduces Gemini agent for work as AI race heats up
Alphabet's Google Cloud on Thursday introduced the Gemini agent, a single AI agent for work that can answer questions, handle tasks, create content and write code.

Is Claude down? Claude outage hits thousands as users report problems- When will the issue restore?
Is Claude down today, 29 Sept 2026: On September 29, Claude AI is experiencing significant outages affecting multiple services, including Claude Chat and Claude Code. Thousands of users have reported problems through Downdetector, primarily related to access issues and error messages. Anthropic is currently investigating elevated error rates affecting its platform and related tools. The company has acknowledged the disruption, although no specific timeline has been provided for resolution.

Microsoft revamps Copilot with code generation, agentic AI tools
Microsoft is racing to expand Copilot beyond its chat-based roots to boost adoption as itcompetes with AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Claude.

Anthropic to fold Claude AI features into one interface, launches document tools
Anthropic said on Wednesday it is combining the chat and Cowork features of its Claude AI assistant into a single interface and launching new document and presentation tools.

Infosys, HCLTech, TCS, other IT stocks drop up to 3% as Fed rate hike worries return. Here's why
Indian IT stocks dropped on Monday as stronger-than-expected US jobs data revived concerns over a September Federal Reserve rate hike. The Nifty IT index dropped over 2%, with Infosys, HCLTech, TCS and others declining. Analysts, however, see longer-term opportunities from AI-led spending on deployment, integration and modernisation.

Bain, Anthropic partner to accelerate enterprise AI adoption
Bain & Company has partnered with AI firm Anthropic for global business deployments. This collaboration combines Bain's expertise with Anthropic's Claude AI models. Bain employees are already actively using Claude for various business tasks. The partnership aims to deliver measurable business outcomes for clients. This move positions both companies for broader enterprise AI implementation.

Claude down today: Users report issues as Downdetector shows big spike. Here's latest update
Claude AI users reported widespread service issues on Sunday night, with Downdetector showing a sharp rise in complaints involving Claude Code, Claude Chat and the app. Anthropic acknowledged the disruption and said engineers were working to restore normal service.

Explained: Anthropic’s plan to watermark all Claude-generated content, and how it works
Invisible watermarks will be woven directly into text generated by Claude models. It will not alter the meaning, quality, or readability of a response and can travel with the text when copied elsewhere, potentially persisting through some editing.

Anthropic expands Claude's AI tools for law firms, lawyers
Artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic has launched new tools for lawyers using its Claude AI assistant. These features offer specialized legal topic support and access to other legal research and AI products. Law firms can now securely connect Claude with platforms like Thomson Reuters for research and document management.

Claude Opus 4.7 arrives: Anthropic targets Wall Street with powerful AI for finance
Anthropic is growing fast in the finance space with its new AI model Claude Opus 4.7. The company is offering smart tools for banks and businesses to handle tasks like data work and reports. This move is raising concerns in the software market as AI starts replacing traditional tools and changing how companies work.

Microsoft unveils AI upgrades, rolls out Copilot Cowork to early-access customers
Microsoft has launched new features for its Copilot research assistant. Users can now employ multiple AI models together for improved accuracy and speed. This multi-model approach aims to reduce AI errors and boost productivity. Microsoft is also making its Copilot Cowork agentic AI tool more widely available. These upgrades come amid strong competition in the AI market.

US Stocks: Microsoft unveils AI upgrades, rolls out Copilot Cowork to early-access customers
Microsoft on Monday unveiled new features in its Copilot research assistant that would allow users to utilize multiple AI models simultaneously within the same workflow, the latest move by the tech giant to improve its AI offering and boost adoption.

Anthropic’s Claude can now use your computer, but there’s a catch
Anthropic's Claude is evolving from a passive chatbot to an active assistant capable of executing tasks on your computer. The AI can now open files, browse the web, and run developer tools, with controlled access and permission requests before action.

Claude Dispatch: Anthropic rolls out task delegation feature for Claude across devices in Cowork preview
Using the new feature, users can get summaries or reports based on data stored in local spreadsheets, search through Slack messages or email and generate briefing notes, and create formatted presentations using files stored in the cloud, among others.

Microsoft partners with OpenAI’s rival Anthropic: What is Copilot Cowork?
Rather than just generating responses, Copilot Cowork focusses on executing tasks assigned by the user across Microsoft 365 apps.

Microsoft taps Anthropic for Copilot Cowork in push for AI agents
Microsoft is enhancing its Copilot service with Anthropic's AI technology. This move aims to meet the growing demand for autonomous agents. The new Copilot Cowork tool will handle complex tasks with minimal human intervention. Microsoft's enterprise focus and security measures are key advantages. This integration deepens ties with Anthropic, diversifying AI model reliance.

Anthropic clinches $380 billion valuation after $30 billion funding round
The company has differentiated itself by focusing its model training on coding, with Claude Code gaining strong traction among developers and helping the company gain an edge over rivals in the enterprise AI market.

Why Anthropic’s Claude Cowork sparked $300 billion tech market sell-off this month - see which sectors are winning and losing amid AI boom
Anthropic Claude Cowork: A sudden market shock in February 2026 saw nearly $300 billion in tech value evaporate, primarily in software and IT services, following Anthropic's Claude Cowork launch. This event shifted investor perception, viewing AI as a potential replacement for software categories rather than just a productivity tool, prompting a re-evaluation of business models.

He told AI to organise his wife's desktop. Minutes later, this renowned venture capitalist 'nearly had a heart attack'
Nick Davidov, a venture capitalist, recently shared a harrowing experience, where he asked AI agent Claude Cowork to organise its wife's desktop. The AI agent accidentally deleted 15 years of family photos and Nick Davidov nearly had a heart attack and he contacted Apple for assistance. In a post on X, he described how Anthropic’s desktop agent went disastrously wrong while attempting a simple clean-up.

Claude Cowork’s debut signals start of enterprise automation
Claude Cowork, an agentic AI from Anthropic, may change how enterprises use software and cloud services. Some executives believe it won’t disrupt Indian IT or SaaS immediately, while others warn it could challenge firms relying on low-end outsourcing. Companies must innovate and keep pace with AI developments to stay relevant, they said.

Jewellery’s Instagram moment; Claude Cowork stirs concerns
Happy Friday! Instagram is driving growth for fashion jewellery brands through discovery-led shopping. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

Claude Opus 4.6 launched days after Claude Cowork crashed software stocks - here's what Anthropic’s most powerful AI can do
Opus 4.6: AI firm Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 4.6, its most advanced artificial intelligence model. This new version is designed for complex financial research and enterprise tasks. It can analyze company data, create presentations, and debug code. The release follows Anthropic's earlier legal automation tool, which raised concerns about AI's impact on software businesses.

Fear factor: Claude Cowork, techies no work?
Anthropic’s launch of Claude Cowork, an AI tool for collaborative work, sparked a global software stock sell-off worth $285 billion. Indian IT stocks also fell sharply, with the Nifty IT index dropping 8% and Rs 2 lakh crore wiped out. The platform automates tasks across multiple functions, threatening traditional software service models.
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