Anthropic has rolled out a major update to its AI assistant, Claude — it can now search the internet in real time. This new capability supercharges Claude’s usefulness, allowing it to deliver fresher, more accurate answers based on current information beyond its original training data.
One of the standout features of this update is transparency. When Claude pulls in info from the web, it provides direct citations, making it easy for users to verify sources and understand where its information is coming from. No more guessing whether an AI is making things up.
In practice, this means Claude acts like a smarter research partner. Instead of sifting through dozens of search results, users get curated, relevant insights — served up in Claude’s signature conversational style.
A Smarter Assistant for Professionals and Everyday Users
Anthropic highlighted several ways industries can benefit from this new feature:
- Sales Teams: Claude can help with account planning by analyzing industry trends and uncovering prospect pain points, giving reps an edge in conversations.
- Financial Analysts: Real-time access to market data and earnings reports means faster, sharper insights and more robust models.
- Researchers: From building literature reviews to spotting emerging trends, Claude streamlines the research process across disciplines.
- Shoppers: Want to compare product reviews, prices, and features without visiting 10 different sites? Claude’s got you.
Right now, the browsing feature is rolling out to paid users in the U.S., but Anthropic says wider access — including free users and more regions — is on the way.
To turn it on, users just need to enable web search in their profile settings and start a chat with Claude 3.7 Sonnet. When relevant, Claude will tap into the internet to enhance its responses.
Raising the Bar for AI Assistants
This update positions Claude as an even more powerful tool for productivity, research, and decision-making. With real-time knowledge and source transparency baked in, it’s clear Anthropic is focused on trust and utility — two things users care about most when interacting with AI.
