Claude 4: This new AI can work 7 hours nonstop — and It might replace part of your job soon
Anthropic's Claude Opus 4 pushes AI into full-shift territory, automating tasks once handled by humans.
A new artificial intelligence model from startup Anthropic can now operate for nearly seven hours without human input, in a breakthrough that may redefine the future of work. The model, Claude Opus 4, can handle complex tasks autonomously—bringing AI closer than ever to replacing full human shifts in professional settings.
Backed by Amazon and Google, Anthropic unveiled the new model Thursday, positioning it as a game-changing tool for productivity. Claude Opus 4 can manage in-depth workflows like marketing analysis, strategic planning, and creative ideation, all without additional prompting—resembling how a real employee works across a full day.
AI that doesn’t need breaks is here
Unlike performing one-time tasks, Claude Opus 4 is engineered to work toward long-term goals using internal reasoning tools and richer analysis. "It is like sharing that boring 30% of your job with an assistant," remarked Scott White, product lead at Anthropic.
The AI can, for instance, analyze months of ad campaign data from Google and Facebook, compare the results, and proceed to put together an actionable marketing plan, while never stopping, and never asking for further instructions.
This is a huge leap forward in the AI arms race, where Anthropic is starting to catch up with the big players like OpenAI. According to investor Menlo Ventures, enterprise generative AI spending grew 6x in 2024, and Anthropic is now up to par with the rest of the market.
Will AI take over entry-level jobs?
As technology continues to advance, worries are escalating. The World Economic Forum found in a recent survey that 41% of employers expect they will decrease their workforce because of generative AI. Aneesh Raman, LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer echoed that in an op-ed, noting that entry-level positions are likely to be “significantly” at risk.
Anthropic said their objective is not to eliminate jobs, but instead to automate tasks in a more intelligent manner. Nevertheless, Scott White acknowledged that larger decisions surrounding workforce changes due to AI adoption will necessarily include “governments, policymakers, and many companies”.
In the meantime, technological innovation companies are moving incredibly fast: Google just announced the launch of a coding assistant named Jules, Microsoft upgraded GitHub Copilot, and Apple is reportedly exploring AI-powered coding assistant tools with Anthropic.
Why this matters now?
92% of companies plan to devote more money to AI within three years (as per McKinsey & Company). AI models like Claude Opus 4 are not just novelties; they're emerging as foundational infrastructure for the modern economy.
Whether you consider it a productivity revolution or a threat to human employment, one thing has become clear; AI that works all day, every day, is now here.
