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Google Suspends OpenClaw Users from Antigravity AI After OAuth Token Abuse

Google has suspended access to its Antigravity AI platform for numerous users of the open-source tool OpenClaw due to violations of its terms of service.

KBy Kyle MercerFeb 23, 20262 min read

Google has suspended access to its Antigravity AI platform for numerous users of the open-source tool OpenClaw due to violations of its terms of service.

This decision affects developers using OpenClaw's OAuth plugin to access subsidized Gemini model tokens, leading to backend service disruption.

OpenClaw, introduced in November 2025, gained popularity for enabling local AI agents for various tasks. Users were able to authenticate via Google's Antigravity, bypassing official channels to access advanced models like Gemini 2.5 Pro at reduced costs.

Such integration breached Google's terms by utilizing Antigravity infrastructure for non-Antigravity products, resulting in "malicious usage" patterns detected by automated systems.

Reports emerged in mid-February 2026 on Google's AI Developer Forum, indicating that AI Ultra subscribers, who pay $249.99 monthly, were experiencing account restrictions without prior warnings.

Google has suspended access to its Antigravity AI platform for numerous users of the open-source tool OpenClaw due to violations of its terms of service.
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Impacted users lost access to Antigravity and Gemini CLI, with some facing additional restrictions on services like Gmail and Workspace, leading to concerns about overreach.

Varun Mohan, Google DeepMind product lead, commented on the issue, emphasizing that the restrictions were intended to maintain service quality for actual users. A limited path for reinstatement was offered to violators unknowing of their breach.

The enforcement aligns with recent updates from other AI service providers, such as Anthropic, which banned third-party OAuth tools like OpenClaw due to token arbitrage and traffic concerns.

Cybersecurity experts have noted vulnerabilities in OpenClaw, including exposure to malicious attacks targeting configuration files and supply chain attacks.

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China's industry ministry warned of risks associated with misconfigured systems that could lead to cyberattacks and data breaches, highlighting the complexities of agentic AI. Peter Steinberger, OpenClaw's creator, expressed dissatisfaction with Google's actions and announced plans to discontinue Antigravity support.

The community is exploring alternatives like Nanobot and IronClaw, while OpenAI continues to support third-party integrations. This trend indicates a shift toward closed AI ecosystems, prompting developers to consider the trade-offs between convenience, terms of service, and security.

As AI agents continue to expand, such enforcement actions remind users that subsidized access can conceal backend costs and potentially disrupt productivity tools.

Based on reporting by Cyber Security News.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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