The OpenClaw AI agent and Moltbook “social network” for AI bots are kind of interesting, but not anywhere near as meaningful as some – like Elon Musk – are making out. So why are people hyping this so much?

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REFERENCES:

XDA Developers on OpenClaw’s security risks https://www.xda-developers.com/please-stop-using-openclaw/

Wired on how easy it is to infiltrate Moltbook https://www.wired.com/story/i-infiltrated-moltbook-ai-only-social-network/