OpenClaw founder joins OpenAI to work on multi-agent systems
Sam Altman has officially confirmed that Peter Steinberger, creator of the popular AI tool OpenClaw, is joining OpenAI. According to the CEO, Steinberger has a unique vision for how AI agents should interact with one another. OpenAI plans to make multi-agent systems a central part of its product lineup in the near future. OpenClaw, previously known as Moltbot, quickly gained traction in the tech community despite recent debate over the security of third-party extensions. The move signals a new phase for OpenAI, one focused on building autonomous AI ecosystems.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced on X that Peter Steinberger, creator of the AI agent OpenClaw (previously known as Moltbot and Clawdbot), is joining OpenAI.
OpenClaw: from Moltbot to OpenAI
OpenClaw was previously called Moltbot and Clawdbot. The project quickly gained popularity in the tech community. Its growth was rapid but not without problems: earlier this month, researchers found more than 400 malicious skills among third-party extensions for OpenClaw.
What Altman said about Steinberger's move
According to Altman, Steinberger has "a lot of amazing ideas" about how AI agents can interact with one another. Altman said that "the future is going to be extremely multi-agent." He also said the ability of agents to work together "will quickly become core to our product offerings" at OpenAI.
The news was reported by The Verge.
Who is joining OpenAI?
Peter Steinberger, creator of the AI agent OpenClaw, previously known as Moltbot and Clawdbot, is joining OpenAI. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the hire on X.
What did Altman say about the future of AI agents?
Altman said that "the future is going to be extremely multi-agent" and that the ability of agents to work together "will quickly become core to our product offerings" at OpenAI. He also noted that Steinberger has "a lot of amazing ideas" about how AI agents can interact with one another.
What problems has OpenClaw faced?
Earlier this month, researchers found more than 400 malicious skills among third-party extensions for OpenClaw.
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Key Questions Answered
Who is joining OpenAI?
Peter Steinberger, creator of the AI agent OpenClaw, previously known as Moltbot and Clawdbot, is joining OpenAI. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the hire on X.
What did Altman say about the future of AI agents?
Altman said that "the future is going to be extremely multi-agent" and that the ability of agents to work together "will quickly become core to our product offerings" at OpenAI. He also noted that Steinberger has "a lot of amazing ideas" about how AI agents can interact with one another.
What problems has OpenClaw faced?
Earlier this month, researchers found more than 400 malicious skills among third-party extensions for OpenClaw.
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