OpenClaw Founder Joins OpenAI to Work on Multi-Agent Systems
Sam Altman officially confirmed that Peter Steinberger, creator of the popular AI tool OpenClaw, is joining the OpenAI team. According to the company's CEO, Steinberger has a unique vision of how AI agents should interact with one another. OpenAI plans to make multi-agent systems a core part of its product lineup in the near future. The OpenClaw project, previously known as Moltbot, quickly gained traction in the tech community despite recent discussions about the security of third-party extensions. The move signals a new phase in OpenAI's development 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 (formerly known as Moltbot and Clawdbot), is joining OpenAI.
OpenClaw: the journey from Moltbot to OpenAI
OpenClaw was previously called Moltbot and Clawdbot. The project quickly gained popularity in the tech community. OpenClaw's growth was rapid, but not without difficulties: earlier this month researchers discovered more than 400 malicious skills among third-party extensions for OpenClaw.
What did Altman say about Steinberger's move?
According to Altman, Steinberger has "a ton of amazing ideas" about how AI agents can interact with each other. Altman stated: "the future is going to be extremely multi-agent." He also said that agents' ability to work together "will quickly become a key part of" OpenAI's "product offerings."
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. This was announced by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on X.
What did Altman say about the future of AI agents?
Altman stated that "the future is going to be extremely multi-agent" and that agents' ability to work together "will quickly become a key part of" OpenAI's product offerings. He also noted that Steinberger has "a ton of amazing ideas" about how AI agents interact with each other.
What problems has OpenClaw faced?
Earlier this month researchers discovered more than 400 malicious skills among third-party extensions for OpenClaw.
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Key Questions Answered
What did Altman say about Steinberger's move?
According to Altman, Steinberger has "a ton of amazing ideas" about how AI agents can interact with each other. Altman stated: "the future is going to be extremely multi-agent." He also said that agents' ability to work together "will quickly become a key part of" OpenAI's "product offerings." 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. This was announced by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on X.
What did Altman say about the future of AI agents?
Altman stated that "the future is going to be extremely multi-agent" and that agents' ability to work together "will quickly become a key part of" OpenAI's product offerings. He also noted that Steinberger has "a ton of amazing ideas" about how AI agents interact with each other.
What problems has OpenClaw faced?
Earlier this month researchers discovered more than 400 malicious skills among third-party extensions for OpenClaw.
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