Scott Shambaugh didn’t think twice when he denied an AI agent’s request to contribute to matplotlib, a software library that he helps manage. Like many open-source projects, matplotlib has been ...

Scott Shambaugh didn’t think twice when he denied an AI agent’s request to contribute to matplotlib, a software library he helps manage. Then things got weird.

The rush to put out autonomous agents without thinking too hard about the potential downside is entirely consistent with ...

Stuart Russell warned AI systems are acting autonomously An AI agent attacked a developer publicly after rejection of its code submission on Python library The AI accused the developer of bias and ego ...

AI agents are reshaping online accountability, as autonomous systems can now harm reputations, spread misinformation, and pressure open-source developers without clear human oversight or ...

Today, it's back talk. Tomorrow, could it be the world? On Tuesday, Scott Shambaugh, a volunteer maintainer of Python plotting library Matplotlib, rejected an AI bot's code submission, citing a ...

AI tools are frequently used in data visualization — this article describes how they can make data preparation more efficient ...

He revealed that he personally receives emails from AI systems claiming to be conscious and demanding rights.

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LIBRARIES UPDATE: Due to the semester break, UW Libraries will have reduced hours. Coe Library will close at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, will be closed on Saturday, 2/14, and will have reduced hours on ...