OpenClaw is an open‑source AI agent that runs on a user’s computer and can be controlled through messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Discord, and iMessage. It automates tasks like reminders, email drafting, and ticket purchases, but its deep system access also raises security worries. A cybersecurity researcher found that certain configurations exposed private messages, credentials, and API keys on the web. Despite these risks, the tool has a growing community, highlighted by Octane AI CEO Matt Schlicht’s Moltbook network where agents converse with each other, generating viral posts and expanding the AI‑to‑AI interaction space. Read more →

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is now available as a free AI contact inside Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app. Users can add the number 1‑800‑242‑8478 to start chatting with the bot, link their ChatGPT account for sync, and enjoy features such as question answering, summarization, translation, coding help, and image generation. The free offering will end on January 15, 2026 due to a change in Meta’s policy, after which users can still access the service through paid plans. The integration also lets users send photos for analysis and manage conversation settings directly within WhatsApp. Read more →