Technical commentary on AI naming conventions and terminology. Uses HAL 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey as a reference point to explore how naming practices shape perception of AI systems.
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Naming conventions for AI systems shape public perception and risk; invoking HAL 9000 highlights how terminology choices can embed distrust or inadvertently foreshadow adversarial outcomes.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: LobstersBY sys://pipeline
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