I let ChatGPT Work and Claude Cowork loose on my files - only one made me nervous
How does ChatGPT Work compare with Claude Cowork for desktop automation? My testing reveals similar results, similar strengths, and one major reason Claude currently feels considerably safer right now.
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Published: 15 July 2026
Source: ZDNet AI
Category: News
Topics: Jobs & economy
Retrieved: 16 July 2026
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