Claude Code's product chief says people have serious FOMO over AI's relentless pace - Business Insider

Cat Wu, head of product for Claude Code and Cowork at Anthropic, said that users experience fear of missing out (FOMO) due to the rapid pace of AI releases, according to a Business Insider report published April 28, 2026. Wu acknowledged that keeping up with model updates can be stressful for some users. She recommended 'designed experimentation windows' as a way to approach new features without feeling pressured to adopt them immediately.

Wu described the AI pace as 'relentless' and said that each new release 'materially changes what you can do' with the tools. She noted that users sometimes feel pressure to use the latest version instantly, which she framed as a natural but manageable reaction to continuous improvement. Wu emphasized that Anthropic aims for 'healthy adoption over hype adoption,' and she suggested that teams plan specific periods to test new features rather than trying to stay on the bleeding edge.

The article contextualizes Wu's comments in broader industry discussions about AI subscription fatigue and product update frequency. Other players like OpenAI and DeepSeek also have frequent release cycles, which can complicate user routines. Wu's interview did not announce any new features but served as a perspective piece addressing user reception to ongoing developments from Anthropic, which had released multiple upgrades earlier in 2026 amid rising competition.