Moltbot, the open‑source AI assistant formerly known as Clawdbot, exploded in popularity after a rapid rebrand prompted by a trademark warning from Anthropic. The name change triggered a wave of opportunistic scams, fake cryptocurrency tokens, and social‑media handle hijackings. Despite the turmoil, Moltbot’s promise of a locally run, customizable digital assistant that integrates with messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, iMessage, and Slack has captured the imagination of developers and AI enthusiasts, positioning it as a early example of personal AI automation. Leer más →

An open‑source AI assistant originally called Clawdbot went viral, faced a trademark warning from Anthropic, endured social‑media handle squatting, a crypto‑scam impersonation, and a quirky mascot redesign, then rebranded as Moltbot. Created by Austrian developer Peter Steinberger, the tool integrates into everyday messaging apps, remembers past conversations, sends proactive reminders, and automates tasks across platforms. Despite the chaos, the project kept growing, attracting thousands of GitHub stars and praise from AI researchers and investors, while remaining a community‑driven, experimental alternative to commercial assistants. Leer más →

Moltbot, an open‑source AI agent that runs locally on a range of devices, is gaining attention for its ability to handle tasks such as calendar management, email composition, and data logging through chat platforms like WhatsApp and iMessage. While users celebrate its convenience, security experts warn that its admin‑level access can be exploited via prompt‑injection attacks and exposed credentials, prompting the developers to issue patches and stress careful configuration. Leer más →

Moltbot, formerly known as Clawdbot, is an open‑source personal AI assistant that lets users automate tasks such as calendar management, messaging, and flight check‑ins. Created by Austrian developer Peter Steinberger, the project was renamed after a copyright challenge from Anthropic but kept its lobster‑themed branding. Moltbot quickly attracted thousands of developers, earning over 44,200 stars on GitHub, and sparked market buzz that lifted Cloudflare shares. While praised for its flexibility and on‑device operation, experts warn that its ability to execute arbitrary commands introduces security risks like prompt injection, urging cautious setup on isolated systems. Leer más →