"Lobster" Fever: How AI Bots Are Creating One-Person Companies
China Youth Daily | 2026-03-13 15:58
A new AI agent nicknamed "Lobster" has become a buzzword at China's "two sessions." The OpenClaw-powered tool can handle emails, schedule tasks, and even code—acting as a digital employee.
Shenzhen's Futian district already deployed a "government lobster" processing permits 24/7. What once took a day now takes minutes.
Cities like Hangzhou and Jinan are building One-Person Company" (OPC) communities with dedicated funding. Experts say AI is democratizing entrepreneurship: "You don't need a crowd to build a fire anymore."(Photo/AI)
By Wang Xinyuan, Liu Guanyi(intern), Qin Zhenzi/China Youth Daily
