Author Archives: Alex Galbraith

Half a Second Saved the Internet

Posted on 3rd March 2026 by Alex Galbraith | Permalink Comments Off on Half a Second Saved the Internet

The XZ Utils backdoor is one of the most fascinating near-misses in internet security history. A story about trust, burnout, open source, and the 500 milliseconds that stopped a catastrophic supply chain attack. Read more »

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We Need an AI Strategy

Posted on 24th February 2026 by Alex Galbraith | Permalink Comments Off on We Need an AI Strategy

When the board says ‘we need an AI strategy’, they want reassurance for investors. When IT hears it, they hear ‘investment in data’. Understanding that gap is probably the most useful thing you can do when it lands on your desk. Read more »

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5 Things Running an OpenClaw Personal AI Agent Taught Me (The Hard Way)

Posted on 17th February 2026 by Alex Galbraith | Permalink Comments Off on 5 Things Running an OpenClaw Personal AI Agent Taught Me (The Hard Way)

The tool I’ve been tinkering with just made headlines. Peter Steinberger, creator of OpenClaw, is joining OpenAI to “drive the next generation of personal agents.” Sam Altman called [..]

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Testing OpenClaw Without Losing Your Mind, Money, or Data

Posted on 2nd February 2026 by Alex Galbraith | Permalink Comments Off on Testing OpenClaw Without Losing Your Mind, Money, or Data

This weekend I decided to test OpenClaw, formerly Clawdbot, formerly MoltBot for about five minutes, (which should already tell you something about the maturity curve)! Not a quick [..]

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