#491 – OpenClaw: The Viral AI Agent that Broke the Internet – Peter Steinberger

Lex Fridman talks with Peter Steinberger about OpenClaw, his open-source AI agent framework that became the fastest-growing project in GitHub history. They cover the origin story, why it went viral, self-modifying agents, security concerns, and a name-change controversy. Peter also shares how he codes with AI agents, compares models and tools, and reflects on career, money, and acquisition offers. The conversation wraps up with how OpenClaw works and where AI agents are headed.