Google launched a sweeping enforcement action against users of its Antigravity AI development platform who had connected their accounts to OpenClaw, suspending accounts and cutting off access without warning or refunds.
What Happened
Starting around February 12–14, 2026, Google began suspending accounts of customers who used Antigravity and Gemini services in combination with OpenClaw. The bans affected users paying up to $250/month for AI Ultra subscriptions, locking them out of their entire Google accounts — Gmail, YouTube, Workspace, and all associated services.
Google's Rationale
Google classified the usage as "abuse," stating that Antigravity was being used "as a conduit for other applications" and that some user groups collectively consumed enough computing power to exceed available capacity. The enforcement was framed under "malicious usage" terms of service provisions.
Community Backlash
The response was swift and severe. Users on Hacker News and Google's own developer forums argued they had "paid for quota, used quota within limits, got banned" — characterizing the enforcement as punishing legitimate usage. No warnings were given, no grace period was offered, and no refunds were provided for active subscriptions.
OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger called the enforcement "pretty draconian" and announced he would remove Antigravity support from OpenClaw entirely.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights the risks of building AI agent workflows on platforms that can unilaterally revoke access. For OpenClaw users, it reinforces the value of self-hosted deployments and API key-based providers like OpenRouter, where usage is metered transparently rather than subject to opaque "abuse" determinations.
OpenClaw Launch users are not affected, as instances use OpenRouter for model routing rather than direct Google API integration.