OpenAI Hires OpenClaw Founder to Lead Next-Gen Multi-Agent AI

OpenAI has hired Peter Steinberger, founder of OpenClaw, to lead development of next-generation personal AI agents. CEO Sam Altman emphasized that multi-agent systems will be a core focus, with capabilities expected to integrate into OpenAI products soon. Announced on X, Altman praised Steinberger as a "genius" with forward-thinking ideas on collaborative AI agents performing practical tasks. OpenClaw will continue as an open-source project supported by OpenAI, reflecting the company's commitment to both product development and open ecosystems. Steinberger, previously CEO of PSPDFKit, plans to make agent technology accessible to everyone. He envisions a future driven by specialized, collaborative agents rather than a single general intelligence, aligning with OpenAI's strategic direction.