On Saturday, a developer using Cursor AI for a racing game project hit an unexpected roadblock when the programming assistant abruptly refused to continue generating code, instead offering some unsolicited career advice.
AI Coding Assistant Refuses To Write Code, Tells User To Learn Programming Instead https://developers.slashdot.org/story/25/03/13/2349245/ai-coding-assistant-refuses-to-write-code-tells-user-to-learn-programming-instead?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
-- Slashdot (@slashdot.org) March 14, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Along those same lines:
Why Does My Car Say Please Take a Break?
The "Please Take a Break" warning is a safety feature designed to promote driver alertness and prevent accidents caused by fatigue. Modern vehicles are equipped with sophisticated systems that monitor driving patterns and identify potential signs of drowsiness. When these systems detect fatigue-related driving behaviors, they trigger the "Please Take a Break" warning.
How Does the System Detect Fatigue?
The system that generates the "Please Take a Break" warning typically analyzes various factors, including:
Steering Wheel Movements: Abrupt or erratic steering movements can indicate fatigue or inattention.
Lane Departure: Drifting out of your lane without signaling can be a sign of drowsiness.
Speed Variations: Frequent and significant changes in speed, especially without a clear reason, can suggest fatigue.
Head Movement: The system might track head movements and detect signs of nodding off or drowsiness.
Time of Day: The system might consider the time of day and trigger the warning during times when drowsiness is more likely, such as late at night or early in the morning.
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