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Quad Code agents now act on the world: they can send emails, use Slack, and operate browsers
  • Boris explains that agents can invoke Gmail, Slack, and other tools autonomously.
  • This marks a shift from pure code generation to acting as a co‑worker.
  • The ability to chain tool use enables complex workflows without human intervention.
  • Early examples include fetching music metadata and filing tickets.
  • As models improve, the range of actionable tools will expand dramatically.
Boris ChernyLenny's Podcast00:08:34

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“It can actually use your Gmail, it can use your Slack, it can do all these things for you and it's quite good at it.” — Boris Cherny
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“The AI doesn't just write the code. It's not just a conversation partner, but it actually uses tools. It acts in the world.” — Boris Cherny

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Tool‑Using Agents and Beyond Coding

Claude Code agents now act on the world: they can send emails, browse the web, and automate non‑coding tasks. This expands AI’s role from code generation to general‑purpose digital assistants.

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