It can handle conversations and tasks related to writing, research, coding, and math through context-aware responses.

Claude is not a web search engine like Google.

It can’t access real-time information like the current weather or the latest news.

A request typed out for Claude with a TXT file attached to the conversation

This limitation is due toits cutoff date(the end date of its training data).

It’s also unable to read URLs or videos.

The first Claude model launched in early 2023.

A reply sent to the Claude chatbot

For example, Claude 2.1 is less likely to produce false statements compared to earlier models.

The Claude 3 family, launched in 2024, includes several versions designed for speed and intelligence.

The basic version of Claude is free but limits how many messages you could send.

The side menu open on the Claude website; the “Start new chat” command is highlighted

It also has Team and Enterprise plans.

Visit Claude.aiand type your email address to enter.

Select theattachment iconbelow the text box to locate a file to attach to the chat.

Use the text box to send your command, and then press thearrowto submit it.

After a few seconds (or longer, depending on your request), Claude will return an answer.

Conversations with Claude are separated into chats.

SelectStart new chaton the left to begin a new thread.

This side menu is how you access recent chats.

To place a conversation in the Starred section, smack the star at the top of a chat.

Where to Get Claude AI

Claude AI runs on desktop and mobile devices fromseveral different countries.

Claude is also accessible through an API and a Slack app.