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The HAL 9000 explanation: “It can only be attributable to human error”

Posted on 26/10/2013 by stevenshorrock

In 2001: A Space Odyssey, there is a problem aboard Discovery One. The HAL 9000 computer, artificial intelligence which can talk and mimic the human brain, announces a problem. HAL: “I’ve just picked up a fault in the AE35 unit. … Continue reading →

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