Anthropic releases report: Scientists mainly use Claude for data analysis and writing

Anthropic released a research report showing that scientists primarily use Claude for data analysis and writing, while less frequently using AI for collecting data and generating research hypotheses. The research is based on 207,000 scientific research session data from August to September 2026, with the highest usage rates in the fields of computer science, mathematics, and statistics. Data analysis accounts for 33.7% of Claude's scientific research sessions, while writing and communication account for 32%.