Google has reportedly restricted certain users from accessing its specialized AI coding assistant, Antigravity, as well as Gemini AI Ultra subscriptions. The affected users were reportedly using Gemini AI models via accounts linked to the open-source coding agent framework, OpenClaw, in ways that allegedly violated Google’s policies. Reported misuse included harmful, abusive, or unauthorized activities.
The restrictions have sparked debate among Gemini users about whether companies should independently determine access to AI tools, which have become central to daily work in coding, research, and business. Decisions like these can directly impact productivity and workflow.
In response, OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger criticized the move on X, calling it “draconian.” He wrote, “Pretty draconian from Google. Be careful out there if you use Antigravity. I guess I’ll remove support. Even Anthropic pings me and is nice about issues. Google just… bans?”
On the other hand, Varun Mohan, former Windsurf CEO and Google DeepMind engineer, defended the restrictions. In an X post, he explained that malicious use of the Antigravity backend had severely degraded service quality. He added that the restrictions were necessary to quickly cut off access to users not using the product as intended. Mohan clarified that users unaware of the ToS violation would have a path to regain access, but priority would be given to legitimate users.
Earlier, Anthropic updated its consumer terms, banning OAuth tokens in external tools, including OpenClaw. The open-source framework has been scrutinized for security risks, though it remains popular among developers for its flexibility.
Despite the controversy, OpenAI hired Peter Steinberger, with CEO Sam Altman noting that Steinberger will “drive the next generation of personal agents.” This move underscores that Steinberger’s technical expertise is highly valued in shaping future AI agent systems, even amidst the ongoing debate over access and security.
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