Michael's Crumbs

A personal perspective on technology, engineering, and building things that last, from Michael Marquez.

AI August 7, 2026 · Michael Marquez

The Boundary You Didn't Draw, AI Will Draw For You

Every layer you don't define explicitly becomes a layer an AI tool will happily collapse.

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AI August 6, 2026 · Michael Marquez

The Debugging Tax Nobody Budgets For

Writing code got faster. Understanding code didn't. That gap is where all the new debt hides.

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AI August 4, 2026 · Michael Marquez

The Missing Layer of AI

Intelligence alone isn't enough. As AI becomes responsible for more of our digital world, the missing layer is no longer capability, it's the ability to prove, verify, and trust every action.

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