Anthropic’s Claude has captured the internet’s imagination with the launch of Claude Cowork, sparking a wave of viral memes across X. The new feature extends Claude Code’s capabilities beyond programming, allowing the AI to assist with a wide range of tasks—from writing emails and planning projects to analyzing data and drafting business strategies. As excitement builds, so does the humor, with users turning the moment into a cultural commentary on AI’s growing influence. The memes reflect both awe and anxiety. One user asked Claude to “make me $1 billion,” jokingly suggesting the AI could manage their finances and even access their password manager. Another challenged Claude to flirt with their crush, providing a photo and phone number, and concluded with the now-iconic command: “Make no mistakes.” That phrase has since become a meme staple, symbolizing both trust in and fear of AI’s growing autonomy. The humor often leans into exaggeration. One user quipped that “Rome wasn’t built in a day” — but “they didn’t have Claude Code.” Another compared giving Claude access to a tool like an AK-47 to a wild ape, highlighting the sheer power of the new tool. Puns also flourished: “Claudestrophobic” became a popular term for anyone wary of AI’s rapid progress. Beyond the jokes, the memes reveal deeper concerns about the future of work. A user mocked a so-called “full-stack engineer” whose entire toolkit consists of Claude, a terminal, and the Cursor IDE. Others imagined a corporate world where every C-suite role is filled by a version of Claude—leading to a post of someone “kicked out of my own company.” One user painted a bleak vision of the future: bankers, lawyers, and consultants lining up for unemployment, while new roles like “associate Claude operator” and “principal Claude operator” emerge. The tone ranges from playful to poignant, capturing the duality of AI’s impact—amazing potential paired with real-world disruption. While some celebrate the efficiency and creativity Claude brings, others grapple with the idea that their jobs may soon be automated. As the rollout of Claude Cowork continues, the memes serve as a digital pulse check on how society is processing the next wave of AI. Whether you’re laughing, worrying, or both, one thing is clear: Claude isn’t just a tool. It’s becoming a cultural moment.