Claude Cowork Now Runs Tasks Without Persistent Internet Connection

Anthropic updated Claude Cowork to execute background tasks independently of connection state, removing the prior requirement that host machines maintain stable internet throughout a job. The change decouples task continuity from network availability, enabling Cowork agents to survive Wi-Fi drops and laptop sleep cycles. This architectural shift underpins the newly added mobile monitoring feature, making remote task approval and oversight practically viable rather than nominal. Rollout begins with Max subscribers this week.