【英语阅读】OpenClaw

Recently, multiple topics related to “rai-sing lobsters” trended on Chinese social media, capturing widespread public atten-tion. However, the “lobster” in question is not a tasty dish; instead, it is the nickname for OpenClaw, an open-source artificial in-telligence software. Because of its distinc-tive red lobster icon, netizens affectionately refer to the process of setting up and train-ing it as “raising lobsters.” This unusual trend highlights a growing public fascination with autonomous technology.

Unlike conversational AI models like ChatGPT that merely offer suggestions or generate text, OpenClaw acts as a highly proactive personal assistant. Once granted device access, it can fully take over various software to independently carry out com-plex, multi-step tasks. Beyond just organiz-ing folders or sending emails, it can seam-lessly edit documents, book travel tickets, and manage daily schedules. Activated by simple voice commands, this hands-free automation represents a massive leap for-ward in digital productivity.

However, using OpenClaw requires sig-nificant technical expertise, often involving complicated computer coding environmen-ts. This difficult learning process has given birth to a booming “door-to-door instal-lation” service industry. Searches for “Open-Claw installation” on various e-commerce platforms reveal on-site prices ranging from 300 to 800 yuan, with 500 yuan being the standard rate. Remote installation services aremore affordable, typically costing be-tween 50 and 100 yuan. The surging de-mand is so high that collegestudents skilled in technology and IT workers are quickly cashing in. Remarkably, some claim to have earned a surprising amount of money within just a few days from this service alone.

While this profitable gold rush conti-nues, cybersecurity experts caution users about potential data privacy risks. They warn that granting extensive system per-missions to unfamiliar third-party installers can be extremely dangerous. Moving for-ward, open-source developers are actively working to simplify the software’s architec-ture. They hope to eventually make the installation process completely accessible to everyday consumers, allowing everyone to enjoy the convenience safely.

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