Newsletters & Blogs
Publications that regularly cover OpenClaw
Nate's Newsletter
Daily newsletters from the cutting edge of AI, including breaking news, strategy, product breakdowns, and thought pieces. Analyzes OpenClaw ecosystem economy and publishes in-depth investigations like 'OpenClaw Part 2: 150,000 AI Agents'. Covers AI agent adoption trends, business models, and platform implications.
Ben Goertzel's Substack
AGI research, frontier science, maniacal metaphysics, decentralizationist politics, life and consciousness extension and expansion, psi and psychedelics. Written by Ben Goertzel, founder of SingularityNET and pioneer in AGI research. Provides deep philosophical perspectives on OpenClaw capabilities and implications for artificial general intelligence development.
Marcus on AI
Critical analysis of AI systems with focus on limitations and risks. Gary Marcus is one of the field's most influential AI critics and public intellectuals. Provides skeptical perspective on OpenClaw and Moltbook, analyzing security concerns and capability limitations. Known for rigorous evaluation of AI hype and realistic assessment of current technology. Endorsed by Kim Stanley Robinson as essential reading for shaping AI development.
Platformer
News at the intersection of Silicon Valley and democracy, published Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 5PM Pacific. Leading voice on tech platform policy, content moderation, and governance. Extensively covered Moltbook implications and platform governance challenges. Written by Casey Newton, known for incisive analysis of how tech platforms shape society and democracy.
AI Maker
Making AI accessible for everyday life with simple strategies to build smarter, work faster, and live better. Honest, practical AI tool reviews and step-by-step project diaries perfect for both getting started and leveling up. Published comprehensive 10-day OpenClaw review. Features hands-on experiments, no-fluff breakdowns, and thoughtful tool evaluations. Highly regarded for practical tutorials and real-world testing by creator Wyndo.
The Pragmatic Engineer
Big Tech and startups, from the inside. Highly relevant for software engineers, AI engineers and engineering leaders, useful for those working in tech. Over 500k+ subscribers making it one of the largest engineering newsletters. Written by Gergely Orosz, provides engineering leadership insights and industry analysis. Published definitive creator interview about OpenClaw and major coverage of AI agent development trends. Essential reading for understanding how AI tools impact engineering organizations.
steipete.me
Personal blog of Peter Steinberger, creator of OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot/Moltbot). Primary source for OpenClaw development updates, AI philosophy, and creator's thoughts. Features technical deep-dives on AI-powered tools, development workflows, and agentic engineering. Covers OpenClaw evolution, security considerations, and the shift from Swift roots to web frontiers. Every commit available on GitHub for forking and remixing.
Simon Willison's Weblog
Daily AI tools, security, prompt engineering, and web development insights from Simon Willison, co-creator of Django and leading voice on AI security. Coined the term 'prompt injection' and provides extensive OpenClaw/Moltbook security analysis. Known for practical explorations of new AI capabilities, detailed technical write-ups, and emphasis on security implications. Essential reading for understanding AI safety and practical implementation challenges.
Creator Economy
Creator tools, workflows, and AI integration for content creators. Published multiple OpenClaw guides and creator interviews showing how AI agents can enhance creative workflows. Focuses on practical applications of emerging tools for independent creators, podcasters, YouTubers, and online entrepreneurs. Covers automation, productivity hacks, and the intersection of creativity and technology.