Users flock to open source Moltbot for always-on AI, despite major risks

Moltbot, an open source AI assistant gaining popularity on GitHub, allows users to interact with it through various messaging apps. Despite its futuristic capabilities, using the tool poses significant security risks. While Moltbot stands out for its proactive communication and integration with multiple platforms, it requires subscriptions to Anthropic or OpenAI for optimal performance. Setting up Moltbot involves complex server configurations and high API costs for heavy usage due to frequent calls and token consumption.