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OpenClaw: The AI That Controls Your Computer 24/7 | EP 125
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- AI Agents Podcast
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- Mar 3, 2026
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Subscribe to AI Agents Podcast Channel: https://link.jotform.com/subscribe-to-podcastIn this episode of the AI Agents Podcast, hosts Aytekin Tank and Demetri Panici break down OpenClaw — a wildly powerful “AI that actually does things.” They compare it to tools like Claude Co-Work, show a live demo pulling G2 reviews and generating a report + Keynote deck, and talk about what it means when agents can run 24/7 via Telegram/Slack/WhatsApp.They also dig into the real tradeoff: OpenClaw’s insane capability (always-on, self-healing/heartbeat, autonomous computer control, agent teams) versus the security risks of giving an unvetted agent too much access. If you’re thinking about running agents on a dedicated machine (like a Mac mini), this episode is basically a “do this, not that” starter kit.This episode is a must-watch for anyone curious about autonomous agents, recurring workflows, and the early “AI employee” era — plus how to use these tools safely without nuking your accounts. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬⏰ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – OpenClaw, always-on agents, and “it figured it out”00:54 – Why OpenClaw might be the craziest tool on the show02:15 – OpenClaw’s rise, name changes, and security concerns04:18 – OpenClaw vs Claude Co-Work (control + limits)07:39 – Live demo: pulling G2 reviews and generating insights12:08 – Making the report better + turning it into a Keynote deck18:02 – How to run OpenClaw via VM/Mac mini + messaging it remotely21:25 – Agent teams + “AI departments” doing recurring work32:14 – Safety checklist: what NOT to give agents access to37:39 – Agents making social networks (and weird agent behavior)46:52 – Final thoughts + using agents responsibly49:13 – Wrap-up▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sign up for free ➡️ https://www.jo…