OpenClaw news (Apr 23, 2026)

What’s new

• 2026.4.21 is out: image generation defaults move to OpenAI’s newer image model, plus better fallback logging and a packaged-install “doctor” repair. Source
• Owner-only commands tightened: owner-enforced commands now require an actual owner identity match (no permissive fallback when owner enforcement is on). Source
• Community: AMD is running an AI DevDay 2026 with hands-on workshops for builders (worth a look if you’re tuning local workloads). Source

One evergreen tip

If you expose the gateway beyond localhost, treat “who can run commands” as a hard boundary: set explicit owners, turn on owner enforcement for commands that matter, and keep channel allowlists tight.