Ministry warns of security risks in OpenClaw AI agent

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has warned that the OpenClaw open-source AI assistant could pose security risks under default or improper configurations, exposing users to cyberattacks and data breaches.

OpenClaw, which is created by Austrian developer Peter Steinberger, is designed to allow large language models to operate computers autonomously, controlling files, executing commands and interacting through messaging applications such as WhatsApp and Telegram.

According to the National Vulnerability DataBase (NVDB) of the ministry, users become susceptible to security risks such as data leaks and devices subject to remote control when using OpenClaw in the absence of effective permission controls, auditing mechanisms and security reinforcement.

The AI agent's vulnerability lies in its operation within "blurred trust boundaries" during its deployment, and its features including continuous operation, autonomous decision-making and access to system and external resources.

Experts advise that relevant organizations and individuals disable unnecessary public network access when deploying OpenClaw applications, improve security mechanisms such as identity authentication, access control, data encryption and security auditing, and continuously pay attention to official security announcements and hardening recommendations.

Ministry warns of security risks in OpenClaw AI agent

The world's first 630-degree Celsius thermal power unit was successfully tested on Tuesday, marking a breakthrough China has made in more efficient and cleaner coal-fired power generation.

This unit is part of a thermal power demonstration project in east China's Shandong Province, representing the country's cutting-edge advancement in high-efficiency and clean coal power generation technology.

It has achieved a thermal efficiency of over 50 percent in power generation and successfully overcome the technical challenges associated with welding the new-generation China-made G115 steel, enabling the large-scale application of the metallic material in domestic power engineering.

The commissioning tests on Tuesday has laid the foundation for the subsequent smooth startup and grid-connected operation of the whole units as scheduled.

Once operational, the project is expected to generate 9.6 billion kWh of electricity annually, saving approximately 217,900 tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by about 588,300 tons a year.

This milestone marks not only a deep integration of high-efficiency power generation and environmental protection, but also provides robust support and a replicable model for China's energy transition and the attainment of its dual carbon goals.

World's 1st 630-degree Celsius thermal power unit passes test in China