# OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI

On 2026/2/14, CNBC reported that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had announced that OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger was joining OpenAI. This personnel move was neither an acquisition nor a revenue signal, and no related amount was disclosed.



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Snapshot captured: 2026-10-15T14:23:27.067Z
English updated: 2026-10-15T23:20:21.113Z

## Connected profiles

- [OpenAI](/companies/openai)

## Sources

- https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/15/openclaw-creator-peter-steinberger-joining-openai-altman-says.html