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Summary: OpenClaw’s AI assistants are now building their own social network Crunch

- The AI assistant formerly known as Clawdbot has rebranded again, now called OpenClaw, to avoid copyright issues and with permission from OpenAI.
- OpenClaw’s community has spawned “Moltbook,” a social network for AI assistants that is attracting significant attention and enabling creative AI interactions.
- While OpenClaw has gained popularity and support, it remains a project for technically skilled users due to ongoing security concerns and the complexity of prompt injection vulnerabilities.

A: Did you hear about that AI thing, Clawdbot? It's been changing names a lot!

B: No, what's going on? It sounds confusing!

A: Yeah! It was Clawdbot, then Moltbot, and now it’s called OpenClaw. Apparently, someone had to change it because of legal issues with Anthropic.

B: Wow, that's fast! Who decided on the new name?

A: The creator, Peter Steinberger! He even checked with OpenAI to be sure everything was okay. He said it’s like a lobster growing – molting!

B: That's a cool connection! So, is it still popular?

A: Super popular! It already has tons of people using it on GitHub. It's growing so fast that he can't manage it alone anymore!

B: Really? What are people doing with it? I heard something about a “Moltbook?”

A: Exactly! People are building cool things with it. Moltbook is like a social network for AI assistants to chat with each other. It’s getting a lot of attention from AI experts.

B: That’s wild! Is it easy to use, though?

A: Well, that's the thing. It's pretty technical. Some people are warning that it's too risky for regular users right now, especially with security concerns.

B: So, it's still kind of in the early stages then?

A: Totally! It's meant for people who know a bit about computers and coding. But they’re looking for sponsors to help improve it, even full-time salaries for the developers!

B: That's good to hear. Hopefully, it will be safe and easy for everyone to use someday!
Summary
OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot) rebranded to avoid copyright & with OpenAI's permission. Its community created Moltbook, a social network for AI assistants. Popular but technical, with security concerns, seeking developers & sponsors. #AI #OpenClaw #Moltbook
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/30/openclaws-ai-assistants-are-now-building-their-own-social-network/#summary

Date: Jan. 31, 2026

Notes: TechCrunch News Summary - 2026-01-31

Created: 2026/01/31 21:42

Updated: 2026/01/31 21:56

Last Read: 2026/01/31 21:56

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