OpenClaw Developer Faces Major Acquisition Offers—Will It Remain Free?

OpenClaw's creator, Peter Steinberger, navigates acquisition bids while aiming to keep the AI tool open-source despite interest from tech giants.

Peter Steinberger, the mastermind behind the open-source AI agent known as OpenClaw, has seen his creation soar to 180,000 stars on GitHub, igniting significant buzz in the tech community.

This surge in popularity has not gone unnoticed, as major industry players like Meta and OpenAI have approached him with substantial acquisition offers. Despite the financial allure, Steinberger is steadfast in his commitment to maintaining OpenClaw's free status for the public.