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February 16, 2026
OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger joining OpenAI, Altman says
OpenClaw, the open source AI agent that's surged in popularity in recent weeks, will live within OpenAI, according to a post on X from Sam Altman.
TL;DR
- Peter Steinberger, creator of AI agent OpenClaw, is joining OpenAI.
- OpenClaw will operate as an open-source project supported by OpenAI.
- Steinberger will focus on developing the next generation of personal AI agents at OpenAI.
- The acquisition is part of a trend of AI companies investing heavily in top AI talent.
- OpenAI faces intense competition in the generative AI market from Google and Anthropic.
- OpenClaw has gained popularity and is spreading in China, with Baidu planning to integrate it.
- Concerns exist regarding the potential cyberthreats associated with OpenClaw's open-source nature.
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