Hello AI Enthusiast,
This week shows AI getting more autonomous in unexpected ways. A viral open-source assistant now has its own social network where AI agents post and interact without human prompting. Meanwhile, Google's pushing Chrome into new territory with auto browse handling complex tasks across websites, and they're letting users create entire interactive worlds with Project Genie. From agents networking independently to browsers that do your shopping, AI is finding new ways to operate on its own. Let's break it down.
The Big Picture 🔊
Rebranded Clawdbot now has its own social network for AI agents
The viral AI assistant formerly called Clawdbot has rebranded to OpenClaw after legal issues with Anthropic. Creator Peter Steinberger secured trademark clearance and OpenAI's permission for the new name. The open-source project has gained 100,000 GitHub stars in two months and spawned Moltbook, a social network where AI assistants interact. Security remains a concern, with maintainers warning it's currently too risky for general users without technical expertise.
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OpenClaw went viral before anyone considered security. People gave it full computer access without reading warnings and now can't remove it easily. Moltbook looks wild, but these agents aren't autonomous. They're following creator instructions, making this an experiment in how pre-configured AI systems influence each other rather than genuine independence. |
AI Academy Insider: "If you can't understand how to run a command line, this is far too dangerous of a project for you to use safely. This isn't a tool that should be used by the general public at this time.”
OpenClaw shows why rushing into AI without understanding risks is dangerous. We help companies identify where AI adds value and where it creates vulnerabilities. Build a strategic adoption plan that protects your business.
Google Launches Gemini 3 in Chrome with Auto Browse Feature
Google integrated Gemini 3 into Chrome with a side panel for multitasking, image editing, and Connected Apps linking Gmail, Calendar, and YouTube. The key feature is auto browse for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, handling complex tasks like comparing travel options and filling forms. Google introduced Universal Commerce Protocol for seamless AI transactions.
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Google's advantage is context. If you use Gmail, Calendar, and Drive, having AI that knows your preferences makes sense. The side panel separates browsing from AI conversations. Users want assistants that remember context without constant repetition. Google has the data to make this smooth, but getting that convenience requires trading away privacy. |
Google Launches Project Genie for Creating Interactive AI Worlds
Google is rolling out Project Genie to AI Ultra subscribers in the US, an experimental prototype powered by Genie 3 for creating and exploring interactive worlds in real time. Users prompt with text or images to build environments that generate dynamically as they navigate. The system has limitations including 60-second generation caps, physics inconsistencies, and less controllable characters.
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Project Genie has potential beyond gaming for architects visualizing spaces, developers testing autonomous vehicles, and companies training robots in simulations. For gaming itself, it could help indie developers experiment without huge investments. For gaming itself, it could help indie developers experiment without huge investments. The 60-second generation limit and inconsistent physics show this is early experimental tech. |
Bits and Bobs 🗞️
Gemini 3 Flash's Agentic Vision improves image understanding by actively zooming, reasoning, and executing code to analyze and annotate images step-by-step.
OpenAI's new macOS Codex app lets developers manage multiple AI coding agents working in parallel on complex projects.
NASA used Anthropic's AI model Claude to autonomously plan Mars rover Perseverance's driving route, cutting planning time in half and enabling more efficient exploration.
OpenAI is retiring the GPT-4o model as its improvements have been integrated into GPT-5.1 and GPT-5.2, which now better support creativity and personality features.
On the Podcast 🎧
In the latest mini-series episode, our host Helin Yontar talks about AI-Driven Unemployment and Rethinking Education: From Teaching Facts to teaching paths. Listen here
From Our Founder’s Channels 🤳
In his recent “What Matters” article, Gianluca Mauro explains that successful AI adoption depends on a clear operating model, with accountable leaders, empowered business units, and AI champions driving real change in how people work. Read here
LOLgorithms 😂
Strange things are happening on Moltbook.
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