Can computer AI opponents "see" the scorecard when it is disabled?

[Norfleet]

Originally posted by Targa:
From my recent experience: 1 vs 1, turn #1, click 'host' and got a declaration of war. I hadn't even appointed a prophet, nor attacked any indies (was just sitting in my start province).

I think the fact that there's only two of you is a pretty compelling reason to be at war. What did you expect him to do, declare a truce with you and attack one of the other opponents? Even if he had been a human player, I think it would be reasonable to assume that the two of you would be engaged in a shooting war on sight.