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Thoughts on AI, automation, security, and building products.
PHP2Shell: AI Found It First, and Someone Else Was Already Knocking
Two critical bugs in PHP's core let anyone run code on a web server with one unauthenticated request. AI found them, the embargo leaked, and attackers were trying the exploit four days before the patch. Here's what happened and what web developers can do.
The Agent Price War: What a $2.49 Task Means for Indie Builders
The most important AI story this month isn't a model launch — it's a price tag. Frontier labs are now competing on cost-per-completed-task, and indie builders are the accidental winners. Here's how to actually take advantage of it.
Anthropic Just Released Claude Fable 5 — and the Ceiling Moved Again
Claude Fable 5 is a Mythos-class model made safe for everyday use: months of engineering compressed into days, senior-level knowledge work, and a price that undercuts its own preview. Here's what stood out — and what it means for builders.
Seven Free Tools That Run Entirely in Your Browser
I added a Tools section to the site — a small set of fast, free utilities that do all their work locally. No sign-up, no backend, nothing uploaded.
Edit Photos in Your Browser — Nothing Gets Uploaded
A full image editor that runs entirely in your browser. No sign-up, no install, completely free — and your photos never leave your device. Try it and tell me where it falls short.
Vibe Coding Is Eating Software — But Who Audits the Code?
Over 10 million apps shipped with AI coding tools in 2025 — most never reviewed by a human. I audited five vibe-coded apps and found hardcoded secrets, zero input validation, and broken auth everywhere.
Self-Hosted AI Agents Are Here — Why Cloudflare's Moltworker Changes Everything for Indie Builders
Cloudflare's open-source Moltworker lets you run self-hosted AI agents on managed infrastructure for $5/month — no dedicated hardware required. Here's why this matters for indie builders.
The Age of Infinite Knowledge
Why AI Is Not Just Another Technology — It's the End of Scarcity as We Know It
The SaaS Apocalypse Is Here — Why Solo Founders With AI Agents Will Survive It
Simple SaaS is dead as a standalone business. But the same AI revolution killing traditional SaaS is creating the greatest opportunity in a generation for independent builders armed with AI agents.
AI Is Closing In on Expert-Level Knowledge Work — Faster Than Anyone Expected
OpenAI's GDPval benchmark shows frontier AI models matching or outperforming seasoned professionals in nearly half of all tasks — and the gap is closing fast.
When Machines Stop Speaking Our Language
The coming crisis of AI-to-AI communication and what it means for humanity. As LLMs develop their own languages, we risk becoming passengers in a world we can no longer understand.
The Vibe Coding Revolution: Why Security Matters More Than Ever
Vibe coding lets you build apps 10x faster with AI. But speed without security is a recipe for disaster. Here's what every vibe coder needs to know.