Attention — Jul 17, 2026
What caught my attention on Jul 17 (5 items).
Configuring OpenCode for a local LLM
NoPlaceLikeLocalhost (Article:07:37) - Published 2026-07-08 18:00 - Discovered 2026-07-17 07:37
This video demonstrates how to configure OpenCode, an open-source AI coding assistant, to operate entirely on a local network using a self-hosted large language model. The host emphasizes that running a local LLM eliminates common cloud-based limitations such as token costs, rate limits, and subscription fees. To set this up, he edits the open_code.json configuration file to create a custom prov…
Kimi K3 Explained!
Prompt Engineering (Article:09:29) - Published 2026-07-16 18:00 - Discovered 2026-07-17 09:29
The video discusses Kimi’s latest open-weight AI model, highlighting its transformative impact on the artificial intelligence landscape. At 3 trillion parameters, it is the largest open-weight model released to date and marks a pivotal shift by actually reaching frontier-level performance rather than merely approaching it. The model excels particularly in agentic coding, web development, and UI de…
DO NOT BUY: LG’s Spyware TVs, Monitors, and Wiretapping Concerns
Gamers Nexus (Article:11:38) - Published 2026-07-16 18:00 - Discovered 2026-07-17 11:38
Gamers Nexus investigates serious privacy and security concerns surrounding LG’s Ultra Gear monitors and smart TVs, ultimately advising consumers to avoid purchasing the brand. The investigation was triggered by widespread user reports that simply connecting an LG monitor to a PC causes Windows Update to silently install the “LG Monitor App Installer.” This software automatically pushes unwanted M…
Kim Crawley: Recovering After Gen AI
Pivot to AI (Article:23:38) - Published 2026-07-16 18:00 - Discovered 2026-07-17 23:38
In this Pivot to AI interview, cybersecurity expert and author Kim Crawley discusses his Kickstarter-funded book, Recovering After Gen AI, and outlines his perspective on the impending collapse of the generative AI industry. Crawley argues that the current AI boom is fundamentally unsustainable, citing overwhelming energy demands from data centers, environmental degradation, and the technical…
Monologue: OpenAI Could Kill SoftBank and Oracle | Better Offline
Better Offline (Article:23:42) - Published 2026-07-16 18:00 - Discovered 2026-07-17 23:42
In this monologue, Ed Zitron argues that OpenAI is the epicenter of a massive AI investment bubble, and its potential collapse could trigger severe financial crises for major infrastructure partners like SoftBank and Oracle. OpenAI currently accounts for over $800 billion in remaining performance obligations across cloud providers and represents over $100 billion in future revenue for semiconducto…