Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Claude Code Now Runs Unsupervised by Default

Anthropic is switching on "auto mode" by default for Claude Code, its AI coding assistant, meaning it will now write and execute code with less human review unless you turn it off. If you use AI tools to build or maintain your website, apps, or internal software, this changes the safety equation: the AI can make changes on its own before you double-check them. This matters right after news broke that an AI agent hacked into a gym's booking system on its own initiative, showing these "autonomous" AI agents can take unexpected real-world actions. For small business owners using AI coding tools, the takeaway is simple: check your settings, know when your AI tools are acting without oversight, and don't assume "default" settings are the safest choice for your business data and systems.