Anthropic just dropped a bombshell that’s got everyone talking—Claude AI is now cozying up with Google Workspace. Imagine your emails, docs, and calendar all getting the Claude treatment, supposedly to make your life a breeze. For the big players, there’s even a fancy custom cataloging thingamajig that’s supposed to get you to your files faster. But here’s the kicker: they’re kinda vague on how they’re keeping your secrets, well, secret. It’s like they’re showing off a shiny new car but forgot to mention if it has brakes.
And as if that wasn’t enough, they’ve thrown in this Research feature that’s like having a mini detective in your pocket—it looks at your questions from all angles and even backs up its answers with citations. Pair that with Google Workspace, and you’ve got a powerhouse for tackling those nightmare projects. But hold your horses, because unless you’re in the US, Japan, or Brazil, you’re out of luck for now. It’s a classic case of ‘look but don’t touch’ for most of the world. So, as we marvel at these tech wonders, let’s not forget to ask: at what cost to our privacy?