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AI's newest aesthetic has some people upset
We wrote about AI coders carrying around half-open laptops to keep their AI agents working, and a lot of you crashed out over it.
TL;DR
- AI coders are leaving their laptops partially open to ensure AI agents continue to run.
- This practice has led to amusing social interactions and some embarrassment for the users.
- Critics point out that there are technical solutions to keep computers running with the screen closed.
- The trend is seen as a sign of AI empowering non-technical individuals to code.
- This evolution in coding practices is compared to an indie band achieving mainstream success.