Peter Steinberger, the creator of the open‑source AI assistant OpenClaw, has left his independent project to join OpenAI. OpenClaw, which debuted in late 2025 under names like Clawdbot and Moltbot, quickly amassed more than 100,000 stars on GitHub and attracted millions of visits. Steinberger’s move reflects a broader industry shift from reactive chatbots toward proactive agents that can autonomously handle tasks such as booking flights, sorting messages, and scheduling meetings. OpenAI’s leadership, including CEO Sam Altman, highlighted the strategic importance of personal agents and pledged to keep OpenClaw open‑source under a new foundation, while also emphasizing the need for careful safety oversight. Leia mais →