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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 14 MIN

The Lobster Bot That Ate Silicon Valley in 72 Hours | a Reflect Podcast by Ed Fassio

from Reflect w/ Ed Fassio · host Ed Fassio

In the span of three days, “ClawdBot” (now Moltbot) went from must-have agentic assistant to a full-blown cautionary tale… rebrands, scam tokens, fake extensions, exposed dashboards, and the uncomfortable truth: when AI stops talking and starts acting, security stops being a checklist and becomes a lifestyle. In this episode, we break down what the hype got right, what the risks really were, why the scam ecosystem attached itself instantly, and the practical rules business leaders and IT pros should follow before they hand an agent the keys to email, money, and production systems. Send us Fan Mail Support the showLISTEN TO MORE EPISODES: https://www.reflectpodcast.com

In the span of three days, “ClawdBot” (now Moltbot) went from must-have agentic assistant to a full-blown cautionary tale… rebrands, scam tokens, fake extensions, exposed dashboards, and the uncomfortable truth: when AI stops talking and starts acting, security stops being a checklist and becomes a lifestyle. In this episode, we break down what the hype got right, what the risks really were, why the scam ecosystem attached itself instantly, and the practical rules business leaders and IT pro...

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