Google is reorganizing the team behind Project Mariner, its experimental browser‑automation AI, as the company integrates the technology into broader agent products like Gemini Agent. The move reflects a wider industry pivot toward more efficient terminal‑based agents such as OpenClaw and Claude Code, and toward coding agents that can manipulate software and files. While early browser agents from Google, OpenAI and Perplexity struggled to gain mass adoption, newer models from startups like Standard Intelligence promise higher efficiency. Executives from Google, Nvidia, and AI startups comment on the evolving role of computer‑use agents in consumer applications. Read more →

Meta's recently acquired AI startup Manus released a desktop application for Windows and Mac that brings its My Computer AI agent directly onto users' machines. The tool lets users type commands to organize files, interact with apps, and perform tasks across local and cloud services, while requiring user approval for each action. A free tier offers limited access, with paid plans starting at $20 per month. The launch positions Manus alongside emerging desktop AI agents such as OpenClaw and Perplexity's Personal Computer, offering a polished, paid alternative to open‑source options. Read more →

Kaspersky has identified a malvertising campaign that targets developers searching for AI coding assistants such as Claude Code and OpenClaw. The campaign displays malicious ads that lead to counterfeit download pages. When users copy and paste the provided code into Windows Command Prompt or macOS Terminal, they inadvertently install infostealer malware—Amatera on Windows and AMOS on macOS. The malware harvests source code, corporate data, credentials, and cryptocurrency wallet information, posing a serious risk to both hobbyist and professional developers. Read more →

Alibaba has introduced a mobile app called JVS Claw that lets users install and run OpenClaw AI agents without coding. The launch follows Baidu’s similar offering and reflects intense competition among China’s leading AI firms to capture a broad consumer base. While adoption of OpenClaw continues to rise, authorities have expressed mixed signals: several local municipalities are providing subsidies to spur development, yet Beijing has barred state‑run enterprises from deploying the technology over cybersecurity worries. Experts warn that the open‑runtime model could expose users to data theft and malware. Read more →