What is dataset poisoning? The supply-chain risk inside every model
Dataset poisoning happens when AI training data is deliberately contaminated. Here's what the research proves, what may be happening in practice, and what remains uncertain.
Education
AI explainers, primers, and practical guides. Concepts made clear for curious readers who want to understand the technology, not just keep up with the news cycle.
What is HBM memory, and why does AI need so much of it?
HBM is the high-bandwidth memory glued to every modern AI accelerator — and the single component most likely to be the bottleneck the next time someone says 'we need more GPUs.'
What is MCP? The protocol that lets AI agents use your tools
MCP is Anthropic's open standard for connecting AI assistants to external data and tools. Here's what it does, what it leaves to implementers, and what it changes for developers.
What 'multimodal' really means in consumer AI apps
Every AI assistant launch carries the word 'multimodal.' Here's what it actually changes about the experience, where it works well, and where it still embarrasses itself.
What is a SAFE note? And why AI startups love them
SAFE notes have become the default instrument for early-stage AI fundraising. Here's what they are, the 2018 post-money switch, and what founders miss.
What is FinOps for AI? Managing the GPU bill before it manages you
FinOps is the discipline for putting structure around variable technology spend. AI breaks the cloud cost model in three ways — and this is what the new practice looks like.
What is prompt injection? The vulnerability class no firewall stops
Prompt injection is what happens when text an LLM reads gets interpreted as instructions instead of data. It tops OWASP's 2025 LLM list — and the fix is not a patch.