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Anthropic previews 'auto mode' for Claude Code to reduce risky file operations

Anthropic previews 'auto mode' for Claude Code to reduce risky file operations Engadget
Anthropic has begun previewing a new "auto mode" inside Claude Code, offering a middle ground between the default safety‑first behavior and fully autonomous operation. The feature uses a classifier to allow Claude to perform actions it deems safe while steering away from potentially dangerous commands, such as mass file deletions or malicious code execution. Anthropic cites recent high‑profile AI‑related outages as motivation, and warns that the system is not flawless. The mode is initially available to team‑plan users, with broader Enterprise and API rollout planned in the coming days. Read more