Anthropic launches Claude Science AI platform for biotech labs in Kendall Square

Anthropic has introduced Claude Science, an application that tailors its large language model for use in biopharma research laboratories. The tool is being positioned for the Kendall Square biotech hub in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The launch comes amid widespread debate about artificial intelligence, with many fearing job losses and broader societal risks. Anthropic frames the product as a way to enhance scientific work rather than replace staff.

If adopted widely, Claude Science could give researchers faster access to data analysis, literature review and experimental design, potentially accelerating drug discovery efforts in the Boston area.