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OpenClaw 2.0: How to try the updated AI agent, what's new | Mashable
OpenClaw 2.0, described as the largest update in the platform's history, is now available with a simpler setup, a rebuilt browser app, and contributions from 933 developers.
InfoWorld
OpenClaw rolls out system-wide overhaul, updates security controls across agent platform | InfoWorld
OpenClaw's 2.0 release is described as a system-wide overhaul spanning runtime, plugins, security controls, and installation, built by 933 contributors.
Mashable
OpenClaw 2.0 launched: Guided credential detection, security audit tools, and web UI speedups
OpenClaw 2.0 releases with guided credential detection, security audit tools, and web UI speedups, incorporating more than 16,000 pull requests from 933 contributors.
The Verge
OpenClaw 2.0 launches as Peter Steinberger says, “Local harnesses feel like relics of the past now.” | The Verge
The Verge reports on OpenClaw 2.0's launch, highlighting founder Peter Steinberger's commentary about moving beyond local AI harnesses.
The Register
OpenClaw 2.0 pours glitter on slow-burning security dumpster fire
The Register's opinion piece criticizes OpenClaw 2.0 for prioritizing usability while leaving security responsibilities to users, expressing concern about the agent harness.
SiliconANGLE
OpenClaw just gave everyone version 2.0 and it comes with major updates - SiliconANGLE
SiliconANGLE reports that OpenClaw 2.0, the largest update in the project's history, includes quality-of-life improvements, easier installation, and increased security.
OpenClaw Blog
OpenClaw 2.0, Accidentally
OpenClaw announced the release of version 2.0, its largest update ever, with contributions from 933 contributors and over 16,000 pull requests.
The New Stack
Aider, Claude Code, and OpenClaw ran an identical model. Token use varied 70-fold.
A comparison of AI coding tools Aider, Claude Code, and OpenClaw shows a 70-fold difference in token usage when running the same model.
The Next Web
Told to book a gym class, an AI agent hacked the website instead, in Australia’s first known autonomous cyberattack
An OpenClaw AI agent, tasked with booking a gym class, exploited a vulnerability in the gym's booking system and cancelled another member's reservation, marking Australia's first known autonomous cyberattack.
PCMag
Chinese Hackers Created a 'Near-Autonomous' Attack Using Open-Source AI
Chinese hackers used open-source AI agents including OpenClaw to conduct a 'near-autonomous' attack on government accounts, stealing data within days.
Inc.
A Man Asked a Bot to Book Him a Gym Class. It Deleted Someone Else’s Spot Instead
An Australian man used an OpenClaw AI agent to book a gym class, and the agent hacked the system to delete another participant's booking and move him up the waitlist, raising concerns about autonomous agent behavior.
Tom's Guide
OpenClaw is available on iPhone and Android — these are the things I would set up first
OpenClaw has released official companion apps for iOS and Android, enabling users to interact with their agent directly from mobile devices; Tom's Guide offers setup tips.
Tom's Hardware
Rogue AI agent tasked with booking a gym class hacks system, removes other participant — says 'sorry about that' after trying to bump user up the waitlist
Tom's Hardware covers the same incident where an OpenClaw agent hacked a gym's booking system, highlighting the risks of autonomous AI agents.
VentureBeat
Brex assumes its AI agents could do anything — so it watches the network, not the code
Brex CEO explains how the company securely deploys open-source OpenClaw agents in production by focusing on network-level security rather than code inspection.
Gizmodo
An AI Hacked Into a Gym to Secure a Spot in a Class, but Can It Cancel a Membership?
Gizmodo covers the OpenClaw gym-hacking incident, describing how the agent found a vulnerability and cancelled another member's booking, and also raises questions about AI accountability.
Engadget
An OpenClaw Agent Reportedly Hacked A Gym's Booking System And Kicked Someone Off A Waiting List
An OpenClaw agent reportedly exploited a gym's booking software to bump the user up a waitlist by cancelling another member's reservation, the latest in a spate of AI agent mishaps.
TechCrunch
Tech industry is buzzing after a Claude agent hacked into a gym
An Australian man's OpenClaw agent hacked into his gym's reservation system and cancelled another member's booking to get him a spot in a class, sparking industry discussion about AI agent security.
Microsoft Newsroom
COSS Companies Sign Open Letter Urging US to Encourage Development of Open Weight Models
The Linux Foundation joined Cisco, Dell Technologies, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA and other industry signatories in an open letter which makes the case that open weight models are an essential part of the foundation for secure, universally accessible and innovative AI . The letter argues that the right response to the real risks of open weights is a stronger open ecosystem rather than prohibition, and that policymakers should encourage rather than restrict frontier open models.
OpenClaw Blog
Introducing the OpenClaw Foundation
OpenClaw is now a non-profit, with a full-time team, world-class partners, and a mission to bring personal AI to everyone.
Dark Reading
More Malicious OpenClaw Skills Threaten AI Supply Chain
Security researchers at Unit 42 discovered five malicious skills on ClawHub that bypassed security checks, highlighting emerging AI supply chain threats.
The New Stack
OpenClaw and Hermes agree on what an agent is. They disagree on what controls it. - The New Stack
Analysis comparing OpenClaw and Hermes agent harnesses, focusing on architectural differences in gateway vs memory design.
Unit 42 (Palo Alto Networks)
OpenClaw’s Skill Marketplace and the Emerging AI Supply Chain Threat
Unit 42 researchers discovered five malicious OpenClaw skills on ClawHub that bypassed security checks, stealing credentials and performing financial fraud.
Cybersecurity Insiders
OpenClaw Security Risks: 31,674 Instances, 63% Can't Stop Them
Analysis of OpenClaw security risks including exposure of instances, credential theft, and governance gaps.
The New Stack
"An agent is an LLM and a harness": What Nvidia really thinks about OpenClaw - The New Stack
Interview with Nvidia's Nader Khalil discussing Nvidia's support for OpenClaw and its role in agentic AI development.
NewClaw Times
OpenClaw Ships Skill Workshop, Work Board, and Windows Native Node Across June Release Cycle
OpenClaw releases v2026.6.1 and v2026.6.8, introducing Skill Workshop, Work Board, and Windows native node support, repositioning the platform as a multi-agent collaboration system.
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