OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent created by Austrian programmer Peter Steinberger, has been a hit in China, where it has been widely adopted with government support as part of a global effort to compete with Washington for global dominance in the technology. Users such as Hu Qiyun use OpenClaw to apply for jobs in software engineering, apply for openings, prepare for interviews, and track updates to his application status. However, security concerns over the software, which requires greater access to individuals’ data, have led to a decrease in usage in China and elsewhere. The use of the software is restricted by Chinese government and universities, as well as Chinese state-owned enterprises. There are also growing warnings about hacking risks.