Openclaw Creator Peter Steinberger Joins OpenAI
Peter Steinberger, best known for creating OpenClaw, has joined OpenAI. His move brings strong expertise in developer tools and AI-driven automation. He now joins one of the world’s leading AI research labs, where he will contribute to building practical, user-focused systems.
Steinberger established a reputation for making fine, trustworthy tools. He introduced OpenClaw to combine the latest AI with the real-world performance of the tasks. The platform allows AI to perform practical tasks, including email management, flight booking, online workflow management, and so on, by using messaging interfaces. The designers admired the project due to its clean design and useful effect.
What began as a solo effort quickly gained major attention. OpenClaw earned more than 100,000 stars on GitHub and attracted millions of visitors shortly after launch. The strong response showed clear demand for AI systems that move beyond chat and perform real digital tasks.
Rather than transforming OpenClaw into a big independent business, Steinberger chose to become a member of OpenAI to continue expanding his vision. He also explained that the availability of sophisticated research and infrastructure would enable him to introduce the agent technology to a greater audience. His goal remains simple: build AI tools that anyone can use comfortably.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has spoken about building systems where multiple AI agents collaborate to complete complex tasks. Steinberger’s experience aligns closely with that direction. Many in the tech community see this collaboration as a significant step toward more autonomous, action-oriented AI systems that go beyond conversation and deliver real results.
