OpenClaw, the AI assistant that lets users manage tasks through messaging apps, is facing serious security concerns after researchers uncovered malware hidden in user‑submitted skill add‑ons on its ClawHub marketplace. Over a short period, dozens of malicious skills and hundreds of malicious add‑ons were identified, many posing as cryptocurrency tools while stealing sensitive credentials. The creator, Peter Steinberger, has introduced new publishing safeguards, but the risk of malicious code remains a notable attack surface for users granting the assistant deep device access. Read more →

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. Read more →

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. Read more →

The open‑source AI assistant Moltbot, formerly known as Clawdbot, has quickly risen to prominence, earning tens of thousands of stars on GitHub within a month. Developed by Austrian programmer Peter Steinberger, the tool lets users run a personal assistant that interacts through popular messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, and others. While users praise its proactive capabilities and compare it to cinematic AI helpers, the system requires external large‑language‑model subscriptions and poses notable security, privacy, and cost challenges. Read more →

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. Read more →

Apple is set to integrate Google’s Gemini model into Siri, promising a more conversational, task‑focused, and privacy‑aware assistant. The upgrade aims to give Siri better memory, deeper integration across Apple devices, and the ability to handle real‑world tasks such as booking and planning, while maintaining Apple’s strong privacy stance. Read more →

ChatGPT has rolled out a memory upgrade that lets Plus and Pro subscribers retrieve conversations from a year ago. The new feature makes past chats searchable and permanent, allowing users to ask the assistant to recall specific details such as recipes or analysis topics. A “Sources” button provides direct links to the original exchanges, turning older interactions into a useful reference rather than disposable messages. The upgrade is available globally without requiring a separate update, and users report that the system can accurately summarize year‑old queries. Read more →

Anthropic has opened its Claude Cowork AI assistant to anyone with a $20‑per‑month Pro subscription, moving the feature beyond its original exclusive Max tier. The Mac‑only tool lets users prompt Claude to handle simple computer tasks such as creating documents, organizing folders, and interacting with other apps via connectors and a Chrome plugin. While Pro users may reach usage limits sooner than Max subscribers, Anthropic added fixes based on early feedback, including session renaming, better file previews, more reliable connectors, and confirmation prompts before file deletions. The rollout signals Anthropic’s push to broaden AI agent capabilities beyond coding. Read more →

Anthropic has launched Claude Cowork, a preview feature that extends its Claude Code AI to non‑developer users. By granting the assistant access to a folder, users can have it read, edit, or create files, organize downloads, convert receipt screenshots into spreadsheets, and browse websites via a Chrome plugin. The tool also integrates third‑party apps through Anthropic’s Connectors framework. Initially, Claude Cowork is available to subscribers of the Claude Max plan on macOS, with a waitlist for additional users. Read more →

Anthropic introduced Cowork, a new tool that brings the capabilities of Claude Code to a broader audience through a simple folder‑based interface. Integrated into the Claude Desktop app, Cowork lets users designate a folder for the AI to read and modify files, with instructions given via the regular chat window. The feature is currently in a research preview and is limited to Max subscribers, though a waitlist exists for other plans. Anthropic highlighted use cases such as assembling expense reports from receipt photos and warned users about potential risks like prompt injection and ambiguous commands. Read more →

Anthropic has introduced Claude Cowork, a preview feature that extends its Claude Code AI capabilities beyond developers to everyday users. By granting the system access to a folder, users can have Claude read, edit, or create files, organize downloads, convert receipts into spreadsheets, and navigate websites via a Chrome plugin. The tool runs on the Claude Max subscription and requires a Mac with the Claude macOS app. A waitlist is open for broader access. Anthropic emphasizes explicit user permission and clear instructions to avoid unintended actions. Read more →

Vibe, the smart whiteboard maker, has launched the Vibe Bot, a desk‑friendly AI device that combines a voice assistant, rotating smart webcam and AI‑driven note‑taking. Shaped like a cylindrical speaker with a circular screen and beam‑forming microphones, it can track speakers during meetings, record audio, provide live transcription and generate post‑meeting summaries. The device also integrates with calendars and project‑management tools, allowing users to ask questions about past meetings and trigger actions. Designed for both office desks and meeting rooms, the Vibe Bot aims to streamline hybrid work by improving video‑call quality and automating meeting documentation. Read more →

Google TV’s Gemini AI assistant is receiving a major update that adds visual richness, new AI‑generated video and image tools, and voice‑controlled settings. Users will be able to create AI videos and images directly on their TV with Nano Banana and Veo, generate stylized photo slideshows from Google Photos, and enjoy more visual answers that include images, video context and real‑time sports updates. Gemini will also offer narrated "deep dives" on topics and let users adjust picture and volume settings by speaking simple commands. The upgrade will first appear on select TCL models before expanding to additional Google TV devices. Read more →

Anthropic has opened its Claude AI assistant to Chrome users through a browser extension available to Claude Pro, Team, and Enterprise subscribers. The extension lets Claude see and interact with live webpages, schedule meetings, organize Google Drive files, and even record custom workflows that the AI can repeat on demand. While the tool offers powerful automation—including handling passwords and multi‑tab tasks—users are cautioned about the breadth of permissions granted, as the AI gains deep access to personal browsing data. Anthropic advises against using the automated features for sensitive activities like banking, underscoring ongoing privacy considerations as AI agents become more integrated into everyday web use. Read more →

California‑based 1X introduced Neo, a humanoid robot priced at $20,000 and marketed as a personal assistant for home chores. Neo stands 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs as much as a golden retriever, and can lift up to 154 pounds while carrying 55 pounds. It operates via speech, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth and 5G, and features a built‑in large language model for conversation. While the company promises autonomous capabilities by 2026, current demonstrations show the robot is largely remote‑operated. Privacy safeguards include voice activation, camera blurring and user‑defined no‑enter zones. Read more →

Google is adding its Gemini AI chatbot to Android Auto, allowing drivers in 45 countries to interact with a hands‑free conversational assistant. The update works for users who have upgraded Google Assistant to Gemini on their phones and can be activated by voice or steering‑wheel controls. Gemini can suggest stops, draft and translate messages, search Gmail and Calendar, create playlists, and even rehearse speeches while the vehicle is in motion. While the feature promises greater convenience, Google has not addressed concerns about driver distraction, and a company representative did not respond to comment requests. Read more →

Mozilla announced that Firefox will soon include an AI‑driven browsing experience called AI Window. The opt‑in feature adds an AI assistant and chatbot to the browser, letting users pick the underlying model and interact with web content in a more intelligent way. AI Window will sit alongside the traditional private and classic windows, and Mozilla is developing it openly with user feedback. A waitlist has been opened for those interested in early access. Read more →

California‑based 1X has unveiled Neo, a humanoid robot priced at $20,000 that aims to handle chores like laundry, vacuuming and door opening. Neo moves with a soft, tendon‑driven gait, can lift up to 154 pounds, and runs for about four hours on a charge. While it features built‑in AI similar to ChatGPT and Gemini, most of its actions are currently teleoperated by a human using a VR headset. The company says full autonomy is planned for 2026, and it emphasizes privacy controls such as voice‑activation and camera blurring. Read more →

Samsung is rolling out Vision AI Companion, an upgraded, generative‑AI version of its Bixby assistant, across its 2025 television lineup. The feature lets users ask natural‑language questions about on‑screen content and receive visual answers, while also offering recommendations, cooking tips, travel advice, and local restaurant suggestions. Powered by a mix of Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity and other models, it supports ten languages and integrates with Samsung’s broader AI ecosystem, including picture‑optimization and real‑time translation tools. The rollout follows an IFA debut in September and reflects Samsung’s strategy to anchor AI experiences in its smart‑TV platform. Read more →

Google is expanding its Gemini AI assistant to the Google TV Streamer, launching Gemini for TV today with a rollout over the coming weeks. The new voice‑controlled feature adds robust AI capabilities, offering personalized viewing suggestions and contextual information about programs. The move follows earlier hints from The Android Show and aligns with recent early‑access releases of Gemini for Home on Google Home devices. Read more →