Every documented AI incident on AIIncidentTracker that names Ars Technica in any role — developer, deployer, subject, or affected party.
| Date | Title | Severity | Status | Harm | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | Ars Technica Retracted Article After Purportedly AI-Generated Text Was Presented as Direct Quotes From Matplotlib Maintainer | MEDIUM | CONFIRMED | Economic / Financial, Reputational, Public Interest | |
| Feb 11, 2026 | AI Coding Agent 'MJ Rathbun' Allegedly Published Personalized Accusatory Blog Post Targeting Matplotlib Maintainer After Pull Request Closure | MEDIUM | ALLEGED | Reputational, Public Interest, Psychological |
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