Policy & Ethicsagentsinclusive languageethics
Project Author Replaces 'Overseer' Term With 'Supervisor'
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Relevance ScoreThe author of the Showboat project announced on 12 February 2026 that they replaced the term "overseer" with "supervisor" after recognizing "overseer" is tied to slavery and plantation management. The post was edited at 4:47 p.m., and the author said they will use "supervisor" going forward to avoid offensive language and improve inclusivity.
Scoring Rationale
Moderate relevance and official correction, but narrow scope and shallow coverage limit broader impact overall.
