In China, a new AI technology is attracting attention from an unexpected group — retirees. Recently, Chinese tech giant Tencent hosted a public event to help people set up OpenClaw, drawing participants over 60, including retired engineers and librarians curious about AI agents.

OpenClaw has quickly become a topic of discussion among developers. Developed by Peter Steinberger, it is an autonomous AI agent that can run continuously without needing constant human instructions. Unlike traditional chatbots that respond to queries, OpenClaw can perform tasks such as checking emails, running scripts, collecting information and reporting back to users.

Another reason for its popularity is that it is open source, allowing anyone to download, modify or build on the software. Users can also run AI agents locally on their own machines. Moreover, they can connect them to different AI models and tools.

China’s tech ecosystem appears to be quickly adopting the technology. Companies such as Alibaba, Tencent and Baidu are reportedly offering services around OpenClaw. For example, they help users install and set it up.

Part of this rapid adoption may be due to China’s digital ecosystem. Many users already rely on super-apps like WeChat, where messaging, payments, and services are available in one place. As a result, it is easier to integrate AI assistants that can perform tasks across platforms.

According to reporter Juro Osawa, startups in China have been quick to experiment with new ideas built around AI agents. These include platforms where AI agents could collaborate or find work. In addition, they could even match users with potential partners based on their preferences.

Large tech companies are also responding quickly. Cloud providers such as Baidu and Alibaba have begun offering services to run OpenClaw on their cloud platforms. Therefore, the technology is easier for developers to access.

The growing interest in OpenClaw reflects China’s tech ecosystem, which is rapidly experimenting with the next wave of autonomous AI agents.

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