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Will Agents Replace Us? Perceptions of Autonomous Multi-Agent AI
Nikola Balic
https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.02055 https://arxiv.org/pdf/…

Will Agents Replace Us? Perceptions of Autonomous Multi-Agent AI
Autonomous multi-agent AI systems are poised to transform various industries, particularly software development and knowledge work. Understanding current perceptions among professionals is crucial for anticipating adoption challenges, ethical considerations, and future workforce development. This study analyzes responses from 130 participants to a survey on the capabilities, impact, and governance of AI agents. We explore expected timelines for AI replacing programmers, identify perceived barri…

The zone is so flooded that it’s hard to pick the worst thing happening in our particular branch of the timelines, but…
I heard no less than three Nickelback songs played unironically at the pub while we had dinner.

A Multi-Criteria Evaluation Framework for Siting Fusion Energy Facilities: Application and Evaluation of U.S. Coal Power Plants
Muhammad R. Abdussami, Kevin Daley, Gabrielle Hoelzle, Aditi Verma
https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.22489

A Multi-Criteria Evaluation Framework for Siting Fusion Energy Facilities: Application and Evaluation of U.S. Coal Power Plants
This paper proposes a comprehensive methodology for siting fusion energy facilities, integrating expert judgment, geospatial data, and multi-criteria decision making tools to evaluate site suitability systematically. As a case study, we apply this framework to all currently operational coal power plant sites in the United States to examine their potential for hosting future fusion facilities at a time when these coal plants are shut down on reaching their end of life - timelines which are expec…

Weaponized Storytelling: How AI Is Helping Researchers Sniff Out Disinformation Campaigns (The Conversation, 28 May 2025)
https://theconversation.com/weaponized-storytelling-how-ai-is-helping-researchers-sniff-out-disinf…

Weaponized storytelling: How AI is helping researchers sniff out disinformation campaigns
Disinformation campaigns are using AI to tell false but compelling stories. AI tools are also helping counter the campaigns by detecting incongruities in usernames, cultural references and timelines.

Why would ASI *build* robots? Why not grow fleshbots?
#postlaboreconomics

Since alternate timelines are a staple of the #StarTrek universe, it's a good subject for a #TrekTriviaTuesday question.
As always no googling and no spoiling the answer for others. Please boost after voting! :BoostOK:
Vote will run for 24h, then I will reply with the correct a…

Wenn in meinen Timelines die Linke jetzt von Palästina- und Israel-Ultras gleichermaßen angegiftet wird, hat sie dann was richtig oder falsch gemacht? Ich weiß es nicht.

This is literally the worst timeline. I hope me in the other timelines as doing better. Also, fuck trump.

@… it seems like the timelines aren't syncing across my devices now? Anything change on your end?
I've reset the account cache on 2 of the devices and the sync hasn't really come back.
Any ideas?

Engineering teams often get stuck striving for perfection, not out of laziness, but due to an insatiable desire to improve. Join Tim Schmolka next week at Berlin Buzzwords to discover how teams can overcome perfectionism. He will discuss the significance of setting clear boundaries, balancing quality with timely delivery, and focusing on what truly matters.
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The Perfection Trap
Many engineering teams face a common struggle: the desire to deliver perfect solutions can delay projects and limit business impact. This session explores how the familiar Parkinson’s Law is often misunderstood in engineering contexts. Instead of laziness, it’s excessive craftsmanship and relentless perfectionism that extend timelines. Through real-world examples and practical insights, you’ll learn about the “perfection pressure spectrum,” which helps diagnose whether your team is st…