OpenAI Announces Major Move: Bringing in OpenClaw Founder to Lead the Next Era of Personal Agents

OpenAI Announces Major Move: Bringing in OpenClaw Founder to Lead the Next Era of Personal Agents

Sam Altman, founder of OpenAI, has announced that Peter Steinberger, the creator of OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot), has joined the company to lead efforts in developing next-generation personal agents. Steinberger is known for his visionary thinking and is expected to drive innovation in how intelligent agents collaborate and deliver practical value to users.

Altman described Steinberger as a brilliant mind with groundbreaking ideas on how agents can interact and serve individuals more effectively. OpenAI believes that this direction will soon become a core part of its product offerings.

OpenClaw to Continue as an Open Source Project

Importantly, the OpenClaw project will continue to operate as an open source initiative under a foundation. OpenAI has pledged continued support for the project, ensuring it remains accessible and community-driven.

Open Source as a Pathway to a Multi-Agent Future

OpenAI emphasized that the future will be defined by highly intelligent, multi-agent systems working together seamlessly. Supporting open source development is seen as a crucial step toward building a more flexible, collaborative, and user-focused AI landscape.