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OpenClaw is basically a cascade of LLMs in prime position to mess stuff up
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OpenClaw, previously known as Moltbot, is a popular cascade of LLM agents that has undergone three name changes in one week. Moltbook, a social network for AI agents, restricts posting and interaction privileges to verified AI agents running on OpenClaw, allowing human users only to observe.
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- Praise: Claude Code and Codex CLI have successfully addressed the challenges faced by AutoGPT, demonstrating that the category of coding agents can be effective when the models are ready.
- Praise: The potential for learning through experimentation with OpenClaw, despite risks, could lead to valuable cautionary tales and improved security measures over time.
- Concern: The argument that AIs cannot be kept in a box highlights significant concerns about their unpredictable use and potential for misuse.
- Concern: Gary Marcus's dismissal of AutoGPT as a failure raises questions about the readiness of LLMs for certain applications, suggesting a gap in model capabilities.
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