[AI News] The world's most formidable digital office worker? OpenClaw 2026: One against ten?!
If you haven't heard of " Molty " in the tech world at the beginning of 2026, you're probably still living in the old era where AI can only chat with you. In other words, you're out of touch! The biggest dark horse of 2026 is a shrimp!
OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot/Moltbot), a recent hot topic that has surpassed 180,000 stars on GitHub and caused a vertical surge in Google Trends searches, is taking over the desktops of tens of thousands of developers and digital nomads around the world in an manner that is almost like a "digital office worker".
What makes this "crayfish" so special that it claims to be able to take on ten at a time right from the start of spring? Youuxi AI will give you a quick unboxing.
Infographic - OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger discusses how AI agents can take over computer desktops.🦐 From "written in one hour" to "openAI clamoring for it"
The birth of OpenClaw is shrouded in legend. It began as a small tool written by Austrian developer Peter Steinberger in late 2025 as a way to "take it easy." Unexpectedly, this idea of remotely controlling a computer via WhatsApp underwent two name changes in just a few months:
- Clawdbot : targeted by Anthropic because of its similar pronunciation to Claude.
- Moltbot : symbolizes the molting and growth of a lobster.
- OpenClaw : Officially named, and on February 20, 2026 , a major announcement was made— founder Peter officially joined OpenAI . This marks the official recognition of the "Agent" era by a tech giant.
🔥 Why is it called the "ultimate digital office worker"?
Unlike ChatGPT, which is merely an "encyclopedia intern," OpenClaw is a "jack-of-all-trades" with hands and feet:
- Heartbeat (Active Mode): It doesn't have to wait for your commands. You can set it to "wake up" in the background, automatically check your inbox, monitor stock prices, and even proactively fix code when it receives bug reports on GitHub.
- Cross-application operation: It allows you to move the mouse and click buttons directly on your macOS or Windows.
- While you're outdoors, AI works at home: Simply connect via WhatsApp by scanning a QR code. You can be out having coffee and send a message like, "Convert the data in this email into an Excel file and send it to the accountant," and your home computer will automatically start working.
⚠️ The "Deadly Temptation" Behind the Viral Sensation: Cybersecurity Storm
But this digital office worker isn't perfect. As it grants AI control over computers, cybersecurity threats follow:
- One-click takeover vulnerability (CVE-2026-25253): A critical vulnerability that surfaced earlier this month allows attackers to directly seize your OpenClaw privileges through malicious links.
- lawHub Skills Poisoning: Over 12% of open-source extensions have been found to contain malware, some of which can even automatically steal your credit card information.
Youuxi Reminder: If you want to install this crayfish, please be sure to update to version 2026.1.29 or higher, and avoid storing plaintext keys on the host!
Infographic - AI is no longer just a dialog box; OpenClaw is evolving into your digital operating system.
💡 Youuxi Conclusion: 2026, are you ready to raise shrimp?
The success of OpenClaw proves one thing: the AI of the future will no longer be a "dialog box," but your "operating system." It automates tedious tasks, freeing us from the life of a "corporate slave" and allowing us to become "digital administrators."
"AI is not meant to replace your team, but to enable one person to outperform a team."
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