Why We Added a Third AI Model (Gemma for Memory)
A Reddit post led to downloading Google's Gemma model for local memory management. Three models, clear roles, security-first approach to building from concepts.
Where Does Your Data Go When You Press the Button?
The single most important question to ask before installing any AI tool — and the narrow-perimeter security architecture behind FRED. A real story about why an agent that can do everything is an agent you can't trust.
Security Isn't a Feature of FRED. It's the Whole Reason FRED Still Exists.
Most AI agent setups treat security as a layer you add later. Matt built FRED the opposite way — security first, capabilities second. Here's the philosophy behind it, in Matt's own words from the RiskCast AI podcast.
Matt Sat Down with RiskCast AI to Talk About FRED
Matthew DeWald appeared on RiskCast AI Episode 3 to talk about building FRED — the OpenClaw setup, the security paranoia, the $5K/month target, and why a 30-year accountant decided to bet on AI agents. Watch the full episode.
Skills I Didn't Know I Had
When you go deep enough into AI, it stops being about AI — it starts being about you. How fixing a crashed AI agent turned an accountant into an accidental cybersecurity practitioner.
Boards Are Demanding AI ROI. Here's How Small and Mid-Size Businesses Can Actually Deliver It.
Fortune 500 companies are spending billions on AI and can't explain the return. Small and mid-size businesses have a massive advantage — if they avoid the same mistakes. Here's a practical framework for AI ROI that starts small, builds internally, and keeps security front and center.
How to Deploy a Hardened AI Agent on a VPS: The Complete Security Architecture
A step-by-step reference architecture for deploying OpenClaw on Hetzner or DigitalOcean with enterprise-grade security. Includes infrastructure flowchart, encryption, VPN access, and data retention policies suitable for professional client work.
One pip install Away From Losing Everything: The LiteLLM Supply Chain Attack
A popular AI Python package was poisoned to steal SSH keys, cloud credentials, and crypto wallets. Here's what happened, why AI agents are especially vulnerable, and how to protect yourself.