# Anthropic Launches Claude Duet AI Agent

> Anthropic's new background AI agent handles tasks and sends daily briefings for users.
- Title: Anthropic Launches Claude Duet AI Agent · BigGo Finance
- Summary: Anthropic's new background AI agent handles tasks and sends daily briefings for users. Anthropic launched Claude Duet, a background AI agent that sends daily…
- Keywords: anthropic, claude duet, ai agent, opu 5.5, stripe, shopify, meta, openai, muse, claude marketplace, finance, markets
- Source: BigGo Finance — https://finance.biggo.com/news/c638ccac-a928-4bc6-8999-8cfe7d334e28
- Author: BigGo Finance
- Published: 2026-10-21T21:05:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: anthropic, claude duet, ai agent, opu 5.5, stripe, shopify, meta, openai, muse, claude marketplace, finance, markets
## Anthropic Unveils Claude Duet
Anthropic launched Claude Duet, a standalone AI agent app that runs in the background.
## Available on iOS and Android
Duet is available on iOS, Android, and claude.ai through a waitlisted research preview for US Pro and Max subscribers.
## Built on Opus 5.5 Model
The app uses Anthropic's Opus 5.5 model and links to over 6,000 connectors in the Claude Marketplace.
## Handles Daily Tasks
Duet sends morning briefings on connected apps and messages users when actions require approval.
## Sends Action Alerts
The agent handles scheduling, financial forecasting, and web apps while asking for user approval before sensitive actions.
## Competes with Meta and OpenAI
Anthropic's launch follows Meta's earnings report and OpenAI's always-on agents, with Duet limited to a waitlist for now.
## Key takeaway

Anthropic launched Claude Duet, a background AI agent that sends daily app briefings and handles tasks like scheduling and financial forecasting.