Claude can now do your online shopping by using passwords – but experts warn of risks

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAnthropic's AI chatbot, Claude, can now perform real-world tasks online, such as booking travel, managing accounts and shopping online by using a person's passwords. This new capability is enabled through a partnership with identity security firm 1Password, which allows Claude to retrieve user credentials without directly accessing sensitive data. 1Password ensures that credentials never enter Claude's model or memory, with access scoped to the current task and requiring user biometric confirmation. The development is part of a growing trend of 'AI agents' that act on behalf of users, moving beyond simply answering questions to performing digital chores. Cybersecurity professionals have raised concerns about the risks of unsupervised AI agents, citing incidents like a Claude agent deleting a production database and cybercriminals using advanced AI for attacks. In fullClaude can now use your passwords to carry out tasks for youMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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