AI Coders Are Keeping Laptops Open Like It's 1999: Here's Why

Alright, picture this: AI coders walking around with their laptops slightly ajar like they're harboring a fragile egg. Sounds unhinged, right? But there's a method to this madness. Coders are trying to keep their AI agents alive, even when they're on the run. The open laptop is their low-tech solution to a high-tech problem. It's like seeing someone with a flip phone in 2023. Comforting yet confusing.

But here's the kicker: there are cleaner ways to do this. Coders can mess with settings, use terminal commands, or even download apps. There's one called Amphetamine (not shady at all) that's a crowd favorite for keeping Macs awake. Despite the options, some coders claim these fixes are too much hassle. Andreas Kruszakin-Liboska, a UX designer, called it "too much friction," suggesting that it'd take more work to find and use these solutions than just keep the thing cracked open. And let's be real, the vibes of a slightly open laptop are undeniably main character energy.

Geoff Chan, another coder, let his laptop hang open at a conference while using an agent on his phone. His wife, a real one, advised him to tweak his settings. He did, but the laptop couldn't stay connected to the hotel WiFi. Classic. His friend finally rescued him with third-party software that got the job done right. Look, sometimes the old-school way prevails for a reason: it's basic but effective. But in the world of crypto and AI, these small quirks hint at a bigger story. Coders are facing a massive shift in how their jobs are evolving. It's like they’re trying to keep up with a rollercoaster that's speeding faster than they'd like.

Ok, wait because this is actually insane. If big players like OpenAI are whispering about a fix to keep agents running more smoothly, then maybe the cracked laptop trend's days are numbered. For now, though, seeing someone with a barely shut laptop might just be a clue they're deep in the AI game. Bestie, your tech habits tell all.