Anthropic Launches Claude Tag as Persistent AI Teammate

Anthropic has launched Claude Tag, a persistent AI teammate that integrates directly into Slack, marking a significant evolution in how organizations can leverage artificial intelligence for daily workflow. Available for Enterprise and Team customers, the new feature allows users to simply type @Claude in any channel to delegate tasks, enabling autonomous monitoring and workflow assistance. Unlike the previous Slack app, which required manual activation for each interaction, Claude Tag operates as a persistent presence within the workspace. It can be assigned to monitor specific channels, track project progress, answer questions, and even execute multi-step tasks without constant human oversight. This makes it feel less like a chatbot and more like a genuine team member who is always available. The launch represents a major step toward embedding AI as a collaborative partner rather than just a tool. For example, a development team could ask Claude to watch for specific error messages in a channel and automatically escalate issues, or a marketing team could delegate research tasks that the AI completes and reports back on. Anthropic designed Claude Tag with enterprise security and compliance in mind, ensuring that sensitive data remains protected within the organization's Slack environment. The feature is expected to boost productivity by freeing human workers from repetitive monitoring tasks, allowing them to focus on higher-value strategic work. As AI continues to evolve, persistent agents like Claude Tag are likely to become standard in workplace collaboration tools, fundamentally changing how teams interact with technology on a daily basis.