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By Phil Serafino

March 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM UTC

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The latest twist in the stock market’s AI frenzy is taking place in China, where investors and tech fans are obsessing over OpenClaw, an agent that uses large language models to do things like hail a ride and book restaurants.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang triggered a huge rally today with his comment that OpenClaw is “definitely the next ChatGPT,” describing it as a foundational shift that expands what individuals can do with AI.