In a major shakeup for the AI world, OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI while his viral project transitions to an open-source foundation, announced Sunday by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. 🚀
From Side Hustle to Big Leagues
Steinberger’s OpenClaw—a multitasking AI assistant that handles everything from flight check-ins to insurance claims—has exploded in popularity since its November launch, hitting 100,000 GitHub stars and 2M weekly users at its peak. Fans call it the 'Swiss Army knife of productivity bots.' ⚡
Altman’s Vision: 'Next-Gen Personal Agents'
Altman confirmed Steinberger will lead OpenAI’s push into AI assistants, stating: "OpenClaw will thrive as an open-source project we’ll support. This is about scaling innovation responsibly." The move signals OpenAI’s growing focus on practical, everyday AI tools. 💡
Why Open Source Matters
Steinberger emphasized transparency in his farewell blog: "Keeping OpenClaw open-source was non-negotiable. At OpenAI, we can redefine how AI serves people globally." Developers worldwide cheered the foundation model, hoping it’ll democratize AI development. 🌍
