At the "2026 Boao Sina Finance Night" event held on March 25 in Boao, themed "Competing with Intelligence: The Industrial Revolution and New Global Rules in the AI Era," Baidu Vice President Ruan Yu shared insights on OpenClaw security concerns. She stated that data security regulations are becoming increasingly standardized, and major technology firms will employ advanced technical measures to safeguard user data. However, she also reminded individuals to manage permissions carefully to avoid security risks.
Ruan Yu indicated that China's data security regulatory framework is robust, with comprehensive laws and regulations in place. Major companies utilize technical methods to ensure the data security of OpenClaw products. Using Baidu's RedClaw phone as an example, she explained that the product achieves permission isolation from the host device through a cloud-based virtual phone system. Operations are traceable and monitorable, and standardized security terms help keep user privacy data and operational behaviors under control.
She also pointed out that individuals deploying OpenClaw on personal computers face security risks. Issues such as stock portfolio liquidation due to excessive user permissions have already appeared on social media, and individuals vary greatly in their sensitivity to security. For asset-sensitive groups, she recommended using a separate device to operate OpenClaw and strictly controlling permissions for limited use. Additionally, she revealed that the latest version of OpenClaw has completed security upgrades, narrowing functional permissions, and future versions will continue to enhance security protections alongside technological advancements.
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