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AI Engineering & Security Paradigms

The evolution of machine learning roles signals a shift away from model-centric thinking, pushing practitioners toward the broader responsibilities associated with an "AI Architect" position focused on system integration. Concurrently, the increased sophistication of agentic workflows introduces new vulnerabilities beyond standard prompt injection; security analysis must now map backend attack vectors arising from tool use and external memory access. These architectural shifts complicate engineering oversight, especially when evaluating business outcomes, such as determining whether customer churn resulted from pricing adjustments or project performance failures when both variables change simultaneously upon contract renewal.