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Anthropic Acquires Computer-Use Startup Vercept as AI Agent Race Accelerates
Anthropic has acquired Vercept, a startup specializing in AI agents that can operate computers autonomously, shortly after Meta recruited one of Vercept's co-founders. The deal signals intensifying competition among AI labs to build agents capable of performing real-world digital tasks.
Key Takeaways
- Anthropic acquired Vercept, a startup building AI agents that can operate computers autonomously
- The deal came after Meta recruited one of Vercept's co-founders
- Computer-use AI agents can interact with any software through its graphical interface
- The acquisition strengthens Anthropic's position in the enterprise AI agent market
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