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Leaked Claude Code reveals Anthropic is developing persistent AI agents, a stealth 'Undercover' mode, and a virtual assistant called Buddy

Leaked Claude Code reveals Anthropic is developing persistent AI agents, a stealth 'Undercover' mode, and a virtual assistant called Buddy

3 Key Points

  1. Anthropic is working on persistent agent capabilities that would allow Claude to operate continuously over extended periods

  2. A stealth 'Undercover' mode is in development, suggesting plans for less visible or monitored AI interactions

  3. The company is building a virtual assistant product named 'Buddy' as part of its product roadmap

  4. The leak provides insight into Anthropic's future plans beyond current Claude capabilities

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