Fragments Nov 3
I’m very concerned about the security dangers of LLM-enabled browsers, as it’s just too easy for them to contain the Lethal Trifecta. For up-to-date eyes on these issues, I follow…
Agentic AI and Security
Agentic AI systems are amazing, but introduce equally amazing security risks. Korny Sietsma explains that their core architecture opens up security issues through what Simon Willison named the “Lethal Trifecta”….
when bars win—and when lines do
Bringing clarity to your data storytelling doesn’t usually mean you need to learn and use more chart types. It does mean choosing visuals that are appropriate for your data and…
when decluttering isn’t enough
Reducing redundant elements in our visuals and moving beyond our tools’ default settings almost always makes insights faster to retrieve. It’s such a critical part of clear communication that we…
calling all superfans…
Over the past few weeks, in response to my posts about our newest book, it’s been amazing to hear how various titles from the SWD library have impacted your work…
Prompt Engineering Is Requirements Engineering
In the rush to get the most from AI tools, prompt engineering—the practice of writing clear, structured inputs that guide an AI tool’s output—has taken center stage. But for software…
Getting more difficult to find a job
For the Washington Post, Taylor Telford, Jaclyn Peiser, and Federica Cocco report on job numbers, listings, and unemployment, which have not looked favorable for many over the past year. Hardly…
Announcing the Fabric Community Contest Winners!
We’re pleased to announce the winners of the latest Microsoft Fabric Community Contests, including the Power BI DataViz World Champs, Fabric Notebooks for Power BI, and the Translytical Task Flows…
Explaining the true size of Africa, a lesson in map projections
For Reuters, Mariano Zafra and Sudev Kiyada highlight the true size of Africa and use the opportunity to describe map projections with handy illustrations. You would think by now, after…
