The OpenClaw Blog

Tutorials, tips, and everything you need to master your AI assistant.

FEATURED • Feb 16, 2026

How I Built a Personal AI Assistant That Lives in My WhatsApp

I've been texting an AI on WhatsApp for 3 weeks now. Not a chatbot — a genuinely useful personal assistant that checks my email, reminds me of meetings, and remembers everything I tell it. Here's how.

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Tutorial • Feb 16, 2026

ChatGPT vs OpenClaw — An Honest Comparison

Memory, proactive messaging, cost, privacy — we compare ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo) with a self-hosted OpenClaw setup (~$10/mo). The results might surprise you.

Guide • Feb 16, 2026

5 Things Your AI Assistant Can Do That ChatGPT Can't

Live in your messenger, remember everything forever, message you first, browse the web, and run locally. Here's what makes OpenClaw different.

Tutorial • Feb 16, 2026

Setting Up Morning Briefings with OpenClaw

How to configure your AI assistant to send you a daily summary of meetings, weather, and emails every morning at 7am — automatically.

Cost Analysis • Feb 16, 2026

The Real Cost of Running an AI Assistant in 2026

OpenClaw is free. The AI API isn't. Here's a detailed breakdown of what you'll actually pay per month, with tips to keep costs under $10.

Privacy • Feb 16, 2026

Why Self-Hosting Your AI Assistant Matters

Your conversations, memories, and personal data — on your machine, under your control. The privacy case for OpenClaw over cloud-based alternatives.

Advanced • Feb 16, 2026

10 Automation Ideas for Your OpenClaw Bot

From automated social media posting to smart home control — creative ways to use cron jobs, heartbeats, and browser automation with your AI assistant.

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