AI Agents Plunged the Tech World Into Chaos. Here’s Exactly How That Happened
The tech world is undergoing a significant transformation due to the emergence of AI agents like Claude Code and OpenClaw. These tools have captivated many tech enthusiasts, leading to a surge in their usage and development. As AI capabilities expand, questions arise about the future of engineering and the implications for everyday users.
- ▪Claude Code, developed by Anthropic, has revolutionized programming tasks and outperformed human candidates in engineering assessments.
- ▪OpenClaw, created by Peter Steinberger, allows users to create personal AI agents that can autonomously manage tasks and access personal data.
- ▪The popularity of these AI tools is reflected in their rapid growth on platforms like Github, with OpenClaw receiving over 366,000 stars.
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Steven LevyThe Big StoryMay 26, 2026 6:00 AMAI Agents Plunged the Tech World Into Chaos. Here’s Exactly How That HappenedThe definitive story of how Claude Code and OpenClaw kicked off computing’s biggest transformation possibly ever.Play/Pause ButtonPauseANIMATION: Saratta ChuengsatiansupCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this story“Hi, my name is Peter, and I’m a Claudeholic.”It was August 2025 and Peter Steinberger was addressing a meetup in London called Claude Code Anonymous. Steinberger and some fellow addicts had arranged the event to network with people like themselves—techies swept up by coding tools such as Anthropic’s paradigm-busting Claude Code.
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