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Please add the following paragraph to the end of the "Commemoration" section:

In 2025, the Politecnico di Milano named a new student residence in Cremona the "Ada Byron Residence" in honor of Lovelace. The residence is housed in the restored former cloister of the Ex Caserma Manfredini complex and provides accommodation for up to 143 students, including accessible rooms.^[1] The same university offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering of Computing Systems at the Cremona Campus, further reflecting Lovelace's legacy in computing and education.^[2]

If possible, please also add the following image to accompany the new paragraph:

File:Residenza Ada Byron Campus di Cremona Politecnico di Milano.jpg

The student residence at the Cremona Campus of Politecnico di Milano, named after Ada Byron (Lovelace).

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^ "Residenze". Politecnico di Milano – Polo di Cremona. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
^ "Engineering of Computing Systems – Bachelor of Science". Politecnico di Milano. Retrieved 25 September 2025.

Thank you! Mikaela Antognoli (talk) 07:52, 25 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: While the residence hall would appear to be named after her, there is nothing in either source mentioning that it is named in her honor. If you can provide a source using that verbiage, that can be included. Many universities offer that degree, so I find it quite a stretch to attempt to tie that to Lovelace. Lastly, that image is not your own, so I have nominated it for deletion. Nubzor [T][C] 12:57, 25 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Accuracy of statement regarding modern computer scientists' opinions about unpredictable software development

In the #Insight into potential of computing devices section of the article, there's a claim that "Most modern computer scientists argue that this view is outdated and that computer software can develop in ways that cannot necessarily be anticipated by programmers.".

It does have a supporting citation, although I admit that I have not yet requested access to the paper.

I tend to challenge the idea that generative Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models are software that is developing unpredictably; I believe it is software that is not engineered with repeatable results as a priority requirement, and with training and query inputs that vary rapidly -- creating the appearance, but not actuality, of output creativity.

I wonder whether the consensus among computer scientists really is different to mine? Jay.addison (talk) 13:54, 14 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

[1] "Residenze". Politecnico di Milano – Polo di Cremona. Retrieved 25 September 2025.

[2] "Engineering of Computing Systems – Bachelor of Science". Politecnico di Milano. Retrieved 25 September 2025.

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