Open-source AI agent OpenClaw gains traction while raising security concerns
An open-source AI agent called OpenClaw is gaining popularity within tech circles, but its access to users' computers and accounts has raised security concerns, according to The Verge. The AI agent, formerly known as Clawdbot and Moltbot, allows users to interact via messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Discord, and iMessage, giving it the ability to independently manage reminders, write emails, or buy tickets.
OpenClaw operates on a user's own computer and performs tasks independently. Users grant the AI agent access to their entire computer and accounts, which could lead to catastrophic consequences in the event of a configuration error or security flaw, The Verge reported. A cybersecurity researcher discovered that some configurations left private messages, account credentials, and API keys linked to OpenClaw exposed on the web.
In related news, OpenAI launched a new desktop application for its Codex artificial intelligence coding system for macOS on Monday, VentureBeat reported. The Codex app functions as a "command center for agents," allowing developers to delegate multiple coding tasks simultaneously, automate repetitive work, and supervise AI systems that can run independently for up to 30 minutes before returning completed code, according to VentureBeat. Sam Altman, OpenAI's chief executive, told VentureBeat in a press briefing that "This is the most loved internal product we've ever had."
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