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January 27, 2026, 5:52 AM EST. Open-source AI assistant Clawdbot is gaining traction after weekend chatter and viral memes. The tool is commonly run on a dedicated Mac Mini and connects to users' ChatGPT or Claude accounts, as well as email, calendars and messaging apps. Mashable tech editor Timothy Beck Werth notes the surge in interest and the security risks of exposing personal data to third-party AI services. The project's open-source nature-software whose source code is publicly available-lets anyone modify it, fueling rapid experimentation and risk. In Silicon Valley, enthusiasts share tips and memes as Clawdbot shifts from curiosity to broader adoption, even as experts urge caution about data access and privacy.