According to Anthropic (@AnthropicAI), their latest research initiative, Project Vend, tested the Claude AI model by assigning it to operate a small retail shop within the company's office lunchroom. Claude autonomously managed inventory, processed transactions, and interacted with staff in real-time, showcasing advanced capabilities in natural language processing, workflow automation, and customer service applications (source: Anthropic, Twitter, June 27, 2025). This practical demonstration highlights significant business opportunities for AI-driven retail automation, reducing staffing costs, improving operational efficiency, and enabling scalable, intelligent vending solutions for corporate and public environments.