Clawdbot is a viral, self-hosted AI agent that builds its own tools and remembers everything—but its autonomy raises serious ...

The Verge’s senior AI reporter. An AI beat reporter for more than five years, her work has also appeared in CNBC, MIT Technology Review, Wired UK, and other outlets. Yes, you read that right.

People are letting the viral AI assistant formerly known as Clawdbot run their lives, regardless of the privacy concerns.

Talking to AI bots can lead to unhealthy emotional attachments or even breaks with reality. Some people affected by chatbot interactions or those of a loved one are turning to one other for support.