Anthropic has significantly expanded the capabilities of its Claude AI chatbot, transforming it into a versatile platform that enables users, including those without coding skills, to build, host, and share interactive AI-powered applications. This upgrade, known as Claude Artifacts, allows users to create fully functional apps that leverage Claude's intelligence directly within the chatbot interface. The platform includes an Artifact hub where users can browse, fork, remix, and share AI tools, enhancing collaboration and creativity. Claude Artifacts is available in beta across Free, Pro, and Max subscription tiers. In addition to these developments, Anthropic has launched Claude for Financial Services, a specialized AI solution designed for banks, asset managers, insurers, and fintech companies. This finance-specific version integrates real-time data from sources such as FactSet, Snowflake, S&P, and Morningstar, providing analysts with tools for market research, due diligence, Excel-level modeling, summaries, and risk simulations powered by Claude 4. The platform emphasizes cross-source verification and enterprise-grade security. Furthermore, Anthropic introduced an app directory that enables one-click integration of Claude with popular tools like Canva, Figma, Notion, Stripe, Linear, and Zapier, streamlining automation workflows. Upcoming features include the ability to search across past chats and personal context memory, as well as a read-aloud function on iOS. These enhancements position Claude as a comprehensive AI ecosystem catering to both general users and financial professionals.