AI
The Machine That Shows Its Work
The newest AI models "think" before they answer. Here is what reasoning models really do, when the extra cost is worth it, and why showing the work does not guarantee it is right.
Meet the Players
You have probably heard the names by now. Claude. ChatGPT. Gemini. Grok. They come up in headlines, in product announcements, in conversations at work. But for most people, the names blur together into a single category known simply as "the AI tools". They are not the same company.
The Cyber-Equity Gap
On April 7, 2026, Anthropic announced Claude Mythos, an AI model capable of autonomously finding and exploiting software vulnerabilities at a scale and speed not previously seen. Mythos discovered thousands of previously unknown vulnerabilities across major operating systems and web browsers, including bugs that had survived decades of human-led
The Rise and Plateau of the Prompt Engineer
Prompt engineer was the hottest job title of 2023. Here's what actually happened to it and what AI skills actually command a premium in 2026.
Who Does What Now
Product Manager's (PM) say they can code. Engineers say they can do product. AI handed everyone a new set of tools, but it didn't hand anyone a new set of skills. The Lines Are Blurring Something interesting is happening inside product and engineering teams right now.
The 2026 Road Ahead
The technology is moving faster than the governance. Here are the four shifts that actually matter in 2026, and what you can do about them.
The Protocol Behind the Curtain
MCP servers are quietly connecting AI agents to everything, your email, calendar, files, and more. Here's what they are and what you need to know before you trust one.
Anatomy of an AI Agent
AI agents don't just answer questions. They act. Here's exactly how they think, decide, and where that process can be hijacked.
Not a Cliff. A Staircase.
The panic about AI and jobs is louder than the evidence. Here's what history actually tells us about technology, work, and what it means for you.
Skepticism is Your Superpower
Your instinct to pause and verify isn't a weakness. In 2026 it might be your greatest asset.
What "AI" Actually Means
Most people use "AI" as a catch-all term. It's not one thing, it's multiple layers, each with different risks. Here's what you actually need to know.