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Chinese CEO Builds AI Employees, Creates 'Human-Only' Slack Channel
Kuse CEO Xiankun Wu says AI assistants from OpenClaw have dramatically improved efficiency, but also require new workplace boundaries.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 12:52am
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Xiankun Wu, the CEO and co-founder of Kuse, an AI-powered visual workspace in San Mateo, California, describes his experience implementing OpenClaw's AI employees in his company. While the AI assistants have boosted productivity, Wu says they also require creating a 'human-only' Slack channel to give employees a break from constant AI-generated tasks and suggestions.
Why it matters
This story highlights the growing use of AI-powered 'employees' in the workplace and the challenges companies face in integrating this technology while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for human staff. It also raises questions about the evolving relationship between humans and AI co-workers.
The details
After implementing OpenClaw's AI assistants, Kuse found that the AI could handle up to 60-70% of the company's work, dramatically improving efficiency. However, the AI's constant task generation and information sharing became overwhelming for the 20 human employees. To address this, Kuse created a 'human-only' Slack channel where the AI was not allowed, giving staff a space to rest and communicate casually without triggering more work. The CEO says prioritizing tasks has become a crucial skill, as the AI pushes the team to constantly take on new projects.
- In early January, OpenClaw's AI assistants caused issues for Kuse due to their ability to share sensitive company data.
- Kuse has been using the modified OpenClaw AI system for its 20 human employees over the past few months.
The players
Xiankun Wu
The CEO and co-founder of Kuse, an AI-powered visual workspace headquartered in San Mateo, California.
Kuse
An AI-powered visual workspace company headquartered in San Mateo, California.
OpenClaw
A technology that enables the creation of AI-powered 'employees' to assist human workers.
What they’re saying
“If you connected the AI to company data, it would share everything with anyone who asked. For example, if it had access to financial data, anyone could ask and receive that information. That's not acceptable for a company.”
— Xiankun Wu, CEO and Co-founder, Kuse
“We created a Slack channel called 'human only.' AI is not allowed there, since almost every channel in the company has AI employees.”
— Xiankun Wu, CEO and Co-founder, Kuse
What’s next
Kuse plans to continue refining its use of OpenClaw's AI assistants, finding the right balance between human and AI collaboration while maintaining a healthy work environment for its employees.
The takeaway
The rise of AI-powered 'employees' in the workplace presents both opportunities and challenges for companies. While the technology can boost productivity, it also requires new strategies to ensure human workers maintain a sense of autonomy and work-life balance.
