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Anthropic Merges Chat and Cowork, Adds Docs and Slides

Anthropic is making a bold move to streamline its Claude app, merging the previously separate Chat and Cowork features into a single, unified interface. This means you no longer have to jump between different entry points—everything from casual conversation to collaborative work now lives in one window. The update also brings Claude Design directly into the chat flow and upgrades the memory system, so you can pick your work mode without losing past context.

But that's not all. Anthropic is beta-testing two new tools: Claude Docs and Claude Slides. Docs offers real-time collaboration akin to Google Docs, letting teams create, edit, and share content online, plus set up recurring tasks. Slides, on the other hand, handles presentations—create, edit, share, and export directly to PowerPoint or PDF. It's a direct shot at the office suite market.

The rollout will be gradual. Pro and Max subscribers get first access, followed by Team and Free users. For enterprises, admins can decide when to enable the beta versions, keeping data security and management in their hands.

So what does this mean for you? If you're a Claude user, expect a more cohesive experience that blurs the lines between chatting and working. And for teams, these new features could replace some everyday tools. Keep an eye out—this is just the beginning.

Key Points:

  • Anthropic merges Chat and Cowork into a single Claude app interface.
  • Claude Design integrated into chat; memory mechanism upgraded.
  • New beta features: Claude Docs (real-time collaboration) and Claude Slides (presentation creation/export).
  • Phased rollout: Pro/Max first, then Team/Free; enterprise admins control beta access.