OpenClaw, OpenAI and the Future
Source: Hacker News
Summary
tl;dr: I’m joining OpenAI to work on bringing agents to everyone. OpenClaw will move to a foundation and stay open and independent.
Recent Developments
The last month has been a whirlwind. I never expected my playground project to create such waves, and it’s been incredibly fun to see how my work has inspired people around the world.
An endless array of possibilities has opened up for me. Countless individuals have offered advice, asked about investment, and inquired about my future plans. Saying it’s overwhelming is an understatement.
Vision and Goals
When I started exploring AI, my goal was to have fun and inspire people. Now, the “lobster” is taking over the world, and my next mission is to build an agent that even my mum can use. Achieving this will require broader changes, careful safety considerations, and access to the latest models and research.
I could see OpenClaw becoming a huge company, but that isn’t what excites me. I’m a builder at heart. After spending 13 years creating a company and learning a lot, I want to change the world—not just build a large corporation. Teaming up with OpenAI is the fastest way to bring this vision to everyone.
Collaboration with OpenAI
Last week I spent time in San Francisco meeting with major labs, gaining access to people and unreleased research. I’m grateful for the conversations and the opportunities they presented.
It has always been important to me that OpenClaw remains open source and free to flourish. I felt OpenAI was the best place to continue pushing my vision and expanding its reach. The more I talked with the team there, the clearer it became that we share the same vision.
OpenAI has made strong commitments to enable me to dedicate my time to the project and is already sponsoring it. To give the project a proper structure, I’m working on establishing a foundation. It will remain a place for thinkers, hackers, and anyone who wants to own their data, with the goal of supporting even more models and companies.
Personal Note
I’m super excited to join OpenAI, be part of the frontier of AI research and development, and continue building with all of you.
The claw is the law.
