The release of autonomous AI agents like OpenClaw has sparked debate on whether the law should recognize them as legal persons. While users praise the productivity gains, concerns exist regarding their autonomous actions and potential for unintended consequences.

Almost everyone has heard of OpenClaw, the late-2025 agentic AI release which takes artificial intelligence technology one step further. Rather than leaving the user to turn answers given in a dialogue box into real life action, the latest AI iteration promises to take the final leap of executing tasks autonomously. Users have raved about the productivity gains, likening the tool to employing a tireless secretary. Equally, there are horror stories of raised “lobsters” – the nickname for OpenClaw...