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February 16, 2026
Previously known as Clawdbot, then Moltbot, OpenClaw achieved viral popularity over the past few weeks with its promise to be the 'AI that actually does things,' whether that's managing your calendar, booking flights, or even joining a social network full of other AI assistants. (The name changed the first time after Anthropic threatened legal action over its similarity to Claude, then changed again because Steinberger liked the new name better.) OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted on X that in his new role, Steinberger will 'drive the next generation of personal agents.' As for OpenClaw, Altman said it will 'live in a foundation as an open source project that OpenAI will continue to support' Tickets are live at the lowest rates of the year. Save up to $680 on your pass now.Meet investors. Discover your next portfolio company. Hear from 250+ tech leaders, dive into 200+ sessions, and explore 300+ startups building what's next. Don't miss these one-time savings. learn more