Sources privy to the ongoing negotiations have revealed that OpenAI is deep in discussions with Peter Steinberg, the visionary founder of OpenClaw, and his dedicated team, exploring the possibility of bringing them on board. Should these talks culminate successfully, the team could find themselves at the forefront of OpenAI's personal agent development and other innovative products. Furthermore, both OpenAI and Steinberg's camp have delved into discussions about setting up a foundation to oversee the operations of the OpenClaw open-source initiative. In a parallel move, Meta is also vigorously pursuing Steinberg, intensifying the talent war with OpenAI and other contenders, all vying for supremacy in the burgeoning field of personal agent technology. Steinberg has clarified that he has yet to reach a definitive decision regarding these enticing offers. However, he had previously hinted that partnering with AI enterprises would be the most expeditious route to propel OpenClaw forward. Several weeks prior, OpenClaw skyrocketed to fame, empowering users to construct robust AI agents adept at tackling intricate tasks. Its meteoric rise can be attributed to its seamless integration of multiple AI models and its provision of unfettered access for agents to users' computers. Nevertheless, deploying OpenClaw demands a certain degree of technical proficiency and is, at present, predominantly tailored to tech-savvy individuals. Looking ahead, OpenAI might streamline the installation and utilization process of OpenClaw or even amalgamate it into its existing suite of agent products.