BEIJING: Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent launched new OpenClaw-based AI agents-nicknamed 'lobsters'-designed to perform complex, cross-app tasks like video editing, research, and coffee ordering without constant human input.
Baidu introduced DuMate for desktop, RedClaw for mobile, DuClaw for cloud deployment, and Xiaodu smart speakers with OpenClaw voice control. Its Executive Vice-President Shen Dou called the technology an 'operating-system-level capability for a new era'-while cautioning it 'makes mistakes, takes detours.'
Alibaba launched Wukong-a multi-agent platform under its new Alibaba Token Hub (ATH) business group-offering document editing, spreadsheet updates, meeting transcription, and research in one interface. It integrates with DingTalk, Slack, Teams, and WeChat.
Tencent hosted OpenClaw installation events in Shenzhen, drawing queues of 1,000 people. Local governments in Shenzhen and Wuxi drafted support measures.
But China’s National Computer Network Emergency Response Team issued a Mar 10 advisory warning that improper OpenClaw installation or configuration poses cybersecurity risks-including data leaks and system compromise. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology echoed the warning. Major banks and state-owned enterprises have been advised against installing OpenClaw on office devices.