# 🎙️ EP 282: Microsoft Clones OpenClaw with "Scout" & Bernie Sanders Wants 50% of OpenAI

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Podcast: [AI Fire Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ai-fire-daily-7354020)
Published: 2026-06-03T03:18:15+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/ai-fire-daily/2881142
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## Resource

Microsoft just weaponized the open-source playbook at Build by launching "Scout," a permanent, always-on AI coworker built directly into Microsoft 365 that heavily copies the persistent identity and memory framework of OpenClaw. We also unpack Senator Bernie Sanders' explosive new New York Times op-ed introducing the American A.I. Sovereign Wealth Fund Act. In this episode, we cover: Inside the new cloud-to-desktop agent framework built for GitHub Copilot subscribers, how "Scout" mimics OpenClaw’s persistent identity, custom skill-building, and adaptive long-term memory. How Microsoft plans to avoid the infamous automated inbox horror stories of early 2026 by implementing a hard-coded security audit trail that monitors every action your agent takes. Breaking down the proposed bill targeting OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI—forcing a corporate stock tax to give the public board seats and direct "Universal High Income" dividends. A critical security warning for developers as malicious mirror sites look to harvest API keys and password vaults by mimicking Anthropic's official CLI developer tools. Keywords: Microsoft Scout, OpenClaw, OpenAI Stargate, Trump AI Executive Order, MiniMax M3, Fake Claude Code Site. Links: Newsletter: Sign up for our FREE daily newsletter. Our Community: Get 3-level AI tutorials across industries. Join AI Fire Academy: 700+ advanced AI workflows ($14,500+ Value) Our Socials: Facebook Group: Join 293K+ AI builders X (Twitter): Follow us for daily AI drops YouTube: Watch AI walkthroughs & tutorials

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