OpenClaw, a free open‑source AI agent created by Austrian programmer Peter Steinberger, has seen explosive uptake in China. The tool, which links to any large language model and automates tasks, attracted government subsidies, cheap domestic model access, and a workforce anxious about AI‑related job loss. In contrast, the United States and European Union have seen slower adoption due to higher model costs, privacy regulations, and a lack of coordinated support. While Chinese users benefit from lower running costs and institutional backing, concerns about security and data exposure persist across all markets. Read more →