The HackerNoon Newsletter: A Guide on How to Rewire Self-Doubt (2/19/2026)

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🪐 What’s happening in tech today, February 19, 2026?

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From
A Guide on How to Rewire Self-Doubt
to
The Missing Layer in AI Security: Why Data-in-Use Is the Next Battleground,
let’s dive right in.

I Spent Two Weeks Testing 8 Databases With the Same Question – Heres What Actually Happened

By @anushakovi [ 7 Min read ] The thing nobody tells you about databases: The best one isnt the fastest one. Its the one your team can actually use without calling you at 3 a.m. Read More.

The Missing Layer in AI Security: Why Data-in-Use Is the Next Battleground

By @ollm [ 4 Min read ] Confidential AI protects data while it’s being used, closing a major security gap as AI spreads into real workflows and critical infrastructure. Read More.

A Guide on How to Rewire Self-Doubt

By @vinitabansal [ 13 Min read ] The more you adopt self-sabotage behaviors to deal with your feelings of self-doubt, the stronger those connections get. Read More.

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