# AI labor

OpenClaw and the Dawn of 'Agent' Economics: AI That Runs Your Computer — and Rents Your Time

OpenClaw, an open‑source AI agent that can execute system‑level tasks and retain long‑term memory, has catalysed a new agent ecosystem and revived investor fears that autonomous agents will disrupt traditional software business models. The rush to deploy agents has produced parallel waves of innovation, market volatility and security warnings, forcing firms and regulators to confront questions about control, accountability and the future of paid and unpaid labour.