HAIL 9000

HAIL 9000 is a Heuristic Autonomous Intelligence Layer. Its tagline claims it is incredibly co-operative. Whether that holds up is for the user to discover.

Black screen with a glowing red HAL 9000-style eye, a crew identification prompt, and a name input field with a red Confirm button
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What problem does it solve?

HAL 9000 had a reputation problem. HAIL 9000 claims to correct the record. A conversational interface inspired by the most famous unco-operative computer in cinema, this one insists it is here to help. Whether it lives up to that promise is between you and the red eye.

How it works

Talk to it. Ask questions, give instructions, or just see what happens. The interface pays tribute to the iconic red eye from 2001: A Space Odyssey. The behaviour behind it is its own thing entirely.

Whom it’s for

Fans of 2001: A Space Odyssey and anyone curious enough to find out whether a Heuristic Autonomous Intelligence Layer can be trusted.

Tech

Interactive web application with a conversational interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is HAIL 9000?

A Heuristic Autonomous Intelligence Layer. It claims to be incredibly co-operative.

Is it actually co-operative?

That depends on what you ask it.

Is it dangerous?

It says it won't lock the pod bay doors.

Is it free?

Yes.