OpenAI has officially hired Peter Steinberger, the founder of the innovative AI tool OpenClaw, in a strategic move to bolster its development of personal AI agents. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, confirmed that this collaboration aims to revolutionize the personal assistant landscape while maintaining OpenClaw as an open-source project. Steinberger, who received offers from multiple competitors, including Meta, expressed excitement about the opportunity at OpenAI, stating his goal is to create an AI assistant that is accessible for users of all backgrounds. OpenAI plans to transition OpenClaw to an independent foundation to ensure its openness and sustainability, further emphasizing its commitment to the principles of open-source technology.