Anthropic has rolled out web search capabilities for Claude, marking a significant expansion of the AI assistant’s functionality. The feature, now available in preview across all paid subscription tiers in the United States, enables Claude to search the internet for information beyond its knowledge cutoff.
The implementation includes inline citations with each response, allowing users to verify sources—a feature designed to enhance transparency and trustworthiness of AI-generated content.
“Claude can now search the web,” Anthropic announced in a social media post, noting that users can activate the feature through settings. The company also revealed plans to extend web search access to free-tier users and expand availability to international markets “soon.”
This development positions Claude 3.7 Sonnet more competitively in the AI assistant market, where real-time information access has become increasingly standard. By combining Claude’s reasoning capabilities with current web data, Anthropic addresses one of the primary limitations of large language models.
The gradual rollout approach suggests Anthropic is monitoring performance carefully as it introduces this feature to a broader audience, balancing innovation with its stated commitment to responsible AI development.
