Cursor Launches Computer Use, Letting Agents Control Desktop Apps

Cursor has launched Computer Use, allowing coding agents to control any desktop app on the user's computer, activated manually via @ mention or automatically on demand. While seen as filling a gap in agent evaluation, some warn of the risk of agents grading their own work.

2026-10-24 ~ 2026-10-24 · 4 related posts

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• Cursor adds Computer Use to control other apps on your laptop — testingcatalog · 2026-10-24