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Notes on responsible AI.

Practical, grounded thinking on sovereign AI, governance, and the pitfalls of unfettered, cloud-first adoption — written for the people actually making the decisions.

Vibecoding is a liability, not a shortcut
Judgment
May 20, 2026· Duane S. Manuel

Vibecoding is a liability, not a shortcut

Shipping code you cannot explain is not a win. It is a security, legal, and maintenance problem waiting to happen. Here is the discipline that keeps AI a tool instead of a trap.

JudgmentGovernance
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Chatbot or agent? Know the difference before you spend.
Responsible AI
February 10, 2026· Duane S. Manuel

Chatbot or agent? Know the difference before you spend.

Most organizations are buying the demo instead of the capability. Here is how to tell a chatbot from an agentic system — and why the difference is where all the leverage is.

Responsible AIAgentic
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Insights on responsible AI

Occasional notes on sovereign AI, governance, and practical adoption. No noise.