Ethan Cole
Independent AI Infrastructure Analyst
Writes about self-hosted AI agents, private AI infrastructure, and the operational tradeoffs between managed and DIY deployments.
Featured topics
Recurring themes across this author's articles on private AI infrastructure.
Articles by Ethan Cole
Topic-focused articles aligned with this author's coverage area, ordered by most recent publication date.
OpenClaw GitHub Updates: What Changed in May 2026
A source-backed digest of the latest OpenClaw GitHub releases, including the 2026.5.12 stable release and the 2026.5.16 beta cycle.
What Is a Self-Hosted AI Agent? Architecture, Risks, and Best Practices
A clear explanation of what a self-hosted AI agent is, how it differs from hosted copilots, and what teams need to think about before deploying one.
Meet OpenClaw: A Local AI Agent With Real Workflow Reach
Learn what OpenClaw is, how it works on local infrastructure, and why teams use it for private, message-driven AI workflows.