AI agent 'lobster fever' grips China despite risks

OpenClaw, created in November by an Austrian coder, differs from bots like ChatGPT because it can execute real-life tasks such as sending emails, organising files or even booking flight tickets. "Since January, I've spent hours on the lobster every day," Gao told AFP, referring to OpenClaw's red crustacean mascot. "We're family." After downloading OpenClaw, users connect it to existing artificial intelligence models of their choice, then give it simple instructions through instant messaging apps, as if to a friend or colleague.