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 →

European leaders are moving forward with a proposal that would require messaging services to scan private communications for child sexual abuse material before encryption. The plan, driven by the Danish presidency, has drawn sharp criticism from cryptographers, digital‑rights groups, and several member states that warn it could undermine end‑to‑end encryption and create new security vulnerabilities. While a number of countries support the measure, key opponents such as Germany and Luxembourg have joined the dissent, leaving the future of the legislation uncertain. Read more →