Information has come to light about banning the use of OpenClaw AI tools and apps in government offices and banks in China. According to a Bloomberg report, after knowing the features of OpenClaw AI tool, cyber security experts have considered it dangerous. Because of this there is a fear of data leak.
Why did OpenClaw become so popular?
OpenClaw is seen more as an AI agent than an AI tool. According to reports, normal AI tools only answer people’s questions, but tools like OpenClaw not only answer users’ questions but also perform many tasks on their computers. For example, it can book a table in a restaurant for its users or do web check-in for a flight. It is said that it is also possible to connect it to messaging tools like WhatsApp.
Why is China scared of OpenClaw?
The reason for fear in China regarding OpenClaw is believed to be its taking control of computers. According to the report (REF.), cyber security experts are considering this tool as ‘dangerous’. The reason for their concern is that the AI tool asks people for access to their emails, messages and computer files. It can talk to the outside world on its own using the Internet. Like booking a table in a restaurant. Not only this, it can bring any dangerous code or virus into its user’s computer. According to the report, the Chinese government considers data as a major part of the country’s security and does not want any government or military data to be leaked due to AI.
China’s steps against OpenClaw
- China has asked employees in all its government offices, banks and government companies not to use OpenClaw AI apps.
- This tool cannot be used on computers kept in the offices of Chinese government companies and also on the personal phones of employees.
- OpenClaw AI is not to be used especially while using office network.
- Families associated with the Chinese army have also been alerted. It is believed that they too are being prevented from using this tool.
Impact of ban on OpenClaw in China
The ban on OpenClaw has had an impact in China. Big Chinese companies like Tencent and MiniMax have seen their shares fall. It is important to mention MiniMax here because the same company had recently launched MaxClaw, whose value had reached billions of dollars.
About the authorPrem TripathiPrem Tripathi is Assistant Editor at Times Online. He has been in journalism for the last 14 years and has been covering the technology beat for the last 10 years. He has worked in big newspapers of the country, Times, Amar Ujala, Hindustan. Has written on technology for many years in NDTV Gadgets 360. He has experience in tech-gadget news as well as gadget reviews, tips tricks, industry stories, interviews. He has been writing on emerging tech beats like Artificial Intelligence (AI News), Internet of Things, Defense Tech. He has made videos for Gadgets 360. After B.Sc. from Kumaon University, Nainital, he has done Masters in Mass Communication from Makhanlal Chaturvedi University. The book ‘Hai Gau’ written by him was published by Amar Ujala Foundation.… read more