It is reported that the Chinese government has issued directives to state-run enterprises and government agencies, including major banks, advising against the installation of OpenClaw AI software on office devices due to security concerns. Employees who have already installed the software are instructed to inform their superiors for security assessments and potential removal. OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent capable of autonomously performing tasks such as file sorting and internet browsing, has raised alarms over its extensive access to private data and potential vulnerability to external attacks. This move reflects Beijing’s heightened focus on data security and control over emerging technologies.
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