Facebook Built an A.I. That Intentionally Forgets Things

Do you read me, HAL?" said astronaut Dave Bowman, desperately trying to keep his emotions in check. There was a pause and then, in an emotionless monotone, the computer responded. Was HAL, the all-powerful A.I. that controlled the Discovery One spacecraft, really ignoring him? "I'm sorry, Dave," HAL continued. "I'm afraid I can't do that." "What's the problem?" Dave asked. I've forgotten how to open them."