I’m joining OpenAI
The developer behind the viral AI project is joining OpenAI to build consumer agents.
Deep Dive
The anonymous creator of the viral 'OpenClaw' AI agent project is joining OpenAI. Their goal is to build an AI agent so simple "even my mum can use it." They chose joining OpenAI over founding another company, citing access to latest models and research as the fastest path to global impact. The OpenClaw project itself will move to an independent foundation to remain open-source and community-driven.
Why It Matters
This signals OpenAI's aggressive push into consumer AI agents, leveraging viral talent to accelerate development.