Schneier on Security — 22/01/2026

Large language models often seem very human-like, but at the same time can behave in truly baffling ways. Trying to explain this seemingly erratic behaviour can very easily lead one to get lost in technical details. All the more reason why I appreciate articles like this one that provide an accessible explanation, in this case for prompt injection attacks, while being correct and insightful.

Le Temps — 21/01/2026

Parler de souveraineté numérique en Europe devient de plus en plus courant. Même si ça va prendre beaucoup d'années d'avoir un contre-poids aux grandes entreprises américaines, les solutions émergent et s'organisent. Une fois qu'il y aura de l'argent qui alimente ces solutions alternatives, open source ou pas, l'utilité de ces solutions va augmenter drastiquement.

The Guardian — 18/01/2026

Beyond the author's predictions for the AI bubble's aftermath, what struck me most was his explanation of 'accountability sinks'—people who take the blame for AI's mistakes. Understanding this concept, which emerges from examining AI companies' business model, leads to a crucial insight: it's not just white-collar workers whose jobs will be eliminated, but specifically those of senior, experienced workers, the very people most qualified to catch AI's mistakes but who cost the most. This is an important distinction I haven't seen emphasized before.

Privacy Guides — 16/01/2026

Encrypted messaging app Threema, which is used by the Swiss army and cantonal polices, got acquired by a German private company. Two questions come to mind. First, what kind of implications could a private acquisition such as this have on a country's sovereignty and critical operations, and how does it deal with them? Second, and more specific to Switzerland, how to avoid another Crypto AG scandal and another hard blow to the Swiss tech reputation?

The Register — 09/01/2026

Here's a rather amusing article that exposes the troubling flaws of this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) innovations. Particularly noteworthy is Merach's smart treadmill, which collects biometric data. The company boldly admits in its privacy policy that it 'cannot guarantee the security of your personal information.' Don't complain you weren't warned!