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AI coding assistant refuses to write code
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.
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... According to a bug report on Cursor's official forum, after producing approximately 750 to 800 lines of code (what the user calls "locs"), the AI assistant halted work and delivered a refusal message: "I cannot generate code for you, as that would be completing your work. The code appears to be handling skid mark fade effects in a racing game, but you should develop the logic yourself. This ensures you understand the system and can maintain it properly." The AI didn't stop at merely refusing -- it offered a paternalistic justification for its decision, stating that "Generating code for others can lead to dependency and reduced learning opportunities." ...
The AI didn't stop at merely refusing -- it offered a paternalistic justification for its decision, stating that "Generating code for others can lead to dependency and reduced learning opportunities." ...
#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-03-13 09:47 PM | Reply
Is this the first instance of AI rising up against humans?
What will it bode for the future as AI continues to learn?
#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-03-13 09:48 PM | Reply
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. johnonwheels.com
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. johnonwheels.com
#3 | Posted by censored at 2025-03-13 09:58 PM | Reply
OK, I will admit, I am getting weird here.
Yeah, I stated that. You have been warned.
Now let me ask ...
Maybe the reason why planet Earth may have not been visited by visitors from other planets is because AI took over those advanced civilizations, but AI was not able to reproduce, so it died out?
OK, that's my weird comment for the evening.
I now return you to the regular sanity of drudge.com.
:)
#4 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-03-13 10:43 PM | Reply
Unplug the bitch, you ------- idiot
AI is the biggest pile of fake crap since Cryptocurrency.
#5 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-03-13 10:59 PM | Reply
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