OpenAI Welcomes OpenClaw's Visionary Developer to Spearhead Next-Gen AI Agents

business#agent📝 Blog|Analyzed: Feb 16, 2026 09:33
Published: Feb 16, 2026 09:29
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OpenAI's strategic acquisition of Peter Steinberger, the developer behind the innovative AI Agent OpenClaw, signals a bold move into the future of personal AI assistants. This exciting development promises to bring sophisticated agent capabilities to everyone, enhancing how we interact with technology and automate daily tasks.
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""I’m joining OpenAI to work on bringing agents to everyone. OpenClaw will move to a foundation and stay open and independent.""
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