OpenClaw, formerly known as Clawdbot and Moltbot, is an open‑source AI assistant that integrates directly into messaging apps to automate tasks, remember conversations, and send proactive reminders. After a rapid rise in popularity, the project faced a trademark challenge from Anthropic, a wave of crypto‑related scams, and several security concerns tied to exposed deployments. Despite these setbacks, the developer has rebranded the tool as OpenClaw, addressed many of the vulnerabilities, and continues to attract interest from developers and early adopters who see it as a glimpse of what a truly personal AI assistant could become. 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’s AI Agent mode is being used as a personalized trip planner for autumn outings. Users can give detailed prompts about budget, location, and interests, and the agent conducts real‑time web searches to return curated lists of hikes, towns, events, and dining spots. The experience highlights the convenience of AI‑driven research while noting the need for users to verify sources and adjust prompts for seasonal relevance. Industry context includes CNET’s coverage and a noted lawsuit by Ziff Davis over AI training practices. Read more →