Why I’m Skeptical About AI as Your Only Cybersecurity Defense
Michael Torres
Let me be straight with you: I’ve watched a lot of startups get burned by shiny technology. AI in cybersecurity is having its moment right now, and for good reason—the…
Michael Torres
The AI Security Problem Everyone’s Ignoring (And Why Your Company Is Probably At Risk)
I built my first startup in 2015. Back then, security felt like something you bolted on at the end—a checklist item, not a core concern. We were moving fast, shipping…
Why the Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet Represents Real Engineering Done Right
I’ve always been fascinated by products that don’t just work—they work beautifully. They solve a real problem, they’re built with intention, and they make you think differently about what’s possible.…
The Real Problem With AI Agents: What the GitLost Vulnerability Tells Us About Shipping Safely
Last week, I watched a security flaw called GitLost make the rounds through startup Slack channels and Twitter feeds. The gist: attackers could trick GitHub’s AI-powered workflows into leaking private…
Agentic Workflows Are About to Change How Mid-Market Companies Actually Get Work Done
Let me be straight with you: I’ve watched a lot of AI announcements come and go. Most of them sound revolutionary in a press release and deliver nothing in production.…
Why Scammers Win (And How Not to Be Their Next Target)
I’ve been scammed. Not in some exotic country on vacation—though that happens too. I’ve been scammed by people who knew exactly how to exploit the gap between what I wanted…
Why the AI Stock Rally Matters More Than You Think
The markets moved higher on Monday, and once again, AI stocks led the charge. This isn’t surprising anymore—it’s become the rhythm of modern trading. But here’s what actually caught my…
When AI-Generated Images Become Political Weapons: What We’re Missing in the Outrage
I’ve been watching the whole AI-generated image controversy unfold, and honestly, I think we’re getting distracted from what actually matters. Yes, deepfakes and manipulated images are a real problem. But…
Why Agentic Workflows Are About to Change How We Build Products
Everyone’s talking about AI right now, but most of the conversation misses what actually matters. You’ll hear endless debates about GPU chips and compute power, sure. But here’s what I’ve…
Raspberry Pi and Security: Why Even Small Devices Need Real Protection
I’ve shipped more half-baked Raspberry Pi projects than I care to admit. Everything from a home monitoring system that got hacked in week two to a weather station that became…