AI TRENDS | China's Ministry Issues OpenClaw Safety Manual Highlighting Security Risks

China's Ministry of State Security has issued a safety manual for OpenClaw, highlighting potential security risks such as host system takeover, data theft, output tampering, and exploitation of technical vulnerabilities. According to NS3.AI, the guidance advises operators to assess internet exposure, permissions, credential leaks, and plugin sources. In cases where risks are deemed serious, the manual recommends isolating or taking systems offline to mitigate potential threats.