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What tasks did researchers use Claude for most often?

Anthropic reports that data analysis and writing were common uses. Data gathering and hypothesis generation made up a smaller share of sessions.

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Anthropic’s Science Study Shows Where AI Helps—and Where Labs Still Wait

Anthropic analyzed 207,049 Claude research sessions. Use centers on analysis and writing, while physical research tasks remain harder to automate.

Crashtech Editorial November 6, 2026 Ai Research

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