Claude in Chrome: Helpful AI or Privacy Risk?

Claude in Chrome: Helpful AI or Privacy Risk?

Claude in Chrome Is Now Live—But Should You Trust It? Anthropic has officially rolled out its long-awaited Claude in Chrome extension to Pro, Team, and Enterprise subscribers. Designed to act like a “virtual intern” inside your browser, the AI can now view, interpret, and even interact with live webpages—going far beyond simple summarization. But as with any tool that requests sweeping access to your browsing activity, the convenience comes with a side of digital paranoia. If you’re wondering whether this new extension is worth the risk, you’re not alone. Credit: Anthropic What Exactly Can Claude in Chrome Do? Unlike traditional browser assistants that only respond to typed prompts, Claude in Chrome operates in real time across your open tabs. It can read the content of any webpage you’re viewing, fill out forms, compare prices, extract data, debug code, and even draft replies in Gmail or Slack—all without switching contexts. During testing, the AI correctly parsed a cluttered e-commerce …