Claude has gained the ability to search the web, providing more up-to-date information to enhance its accuracy on tasks that require recent data. This update enables users to access real-time insights and receive direct citations for fact-checking purposes.
For businesses and professionals, Claude’s web search feature is particularly useful. Sales teams can utilize it to analyze industry trends and gain key insights into prospect pain points, leading to increased win rates. Financial analysts can use it to assess current market data and make informed investment decisions. Researchers can also benefit from the feature by searching primary sources and spotting emerging trends.
Additionally, shoppers can leverage Claude’s web search to compare product features and reviews across multiple sources, making more informed purchase decisions. Users with paid accounts in the US are now able to access this feature in preview mode, while support for free plan users and international markets is coming soon. To activate web search, toggle on the feature in profile settings and initiate a conversation with Claude, where applicable.
Source: https://www.anthropic.com/news/web-search