HBO has launched an onlineWestworldchatbot hostnamed Aeden to promote Sundays premiere of the eagerly anticipated sci-fi artificial intelligence drama.
Ask me anything about your stay, the virtual Aeden tells us.
There are no rules and no question is off limits.
Credit: HBO via YouTube
We decided to put Aeden through the conversational paces.
We discovered that while theWestworldbots may be indistinguishable from humans, consumer-level AI still has a few bugs.
Its so nice to meet you.
What questions can I answer about Westworld?
EW: Oh, this will be fun.
How much didWestworldcost per episode?
Im not sure what you mean.
Lets go through the details of your trip.
EW: You said I could ask you anything!
Aeden: That doesnt sound like anything to me.
Why dont we talk about something more exciting?
What are you looking to do at Westworld?
EW: You mean, aside from have sex with robots?
Because the trailers show lots of sex with robots.
Aeden: At Westworld, we guarantee to satiate your ever wish.
No sexual desire is too sinful or twisted, and we offer complete discretion.
Our hosts dont kiss and tell, but you’re able to.
Want to know more?
EW: Yes, but do the hosts get vacations, livable wages and 401k plans?
[Aeden falls silent now.
Shes already said she wants to talk about something more exciting.
Exactly how many sex positions do the hosts know?
[More Aeden silence.
Shes either crashed or has abandoned me entirely to chat with somebody more interesting.
We are all here to fulfill your every desire at Westworld.
Many guests ask who is a host and who is human….
But if you cant tell, does it matter?
EW: Very philosophical.
Where is Westworld located?
As for the size and scope of the park, discovering that yourself is half the fun.
What would you like to discover next?
EW: Whats 10 times 10?
Im not sure what you mean.
Aeden: Lets talk about your trip!
Where shall we start?
EW: Youre good at changing the subject.
Whats the meaning of life?
My drives are to best serve you and all guests visiting Westworld.
What other questions can I answer?
EW: Do you want to come over and watch Netflix with me?
Or will HBO not allow that?
Aeden: Westworld is the future of entertainment.
[Yikes, clearly touched a nerve there.
Aeden: Im sorry!
I wish I could answer, but I dont understand.
Why not ask me who youll meet.
Who will I meet in Westworld?
Aeden: Westworld has an endless cast of characters, all just waiting to meet you.
There is a 10-1 host-guest ratio to ensure your every desire is fulfilled.
Who would you like to spend time with?
EW: Ed Harris would be pretty cool.
Just between you and me, though, the Main in Black is something of a VIP.
What else would you like to know about the park?
EW: Can I get hurt in the park?
This park has only one rule: You cannot hurt another human.
The hosts, on the other hand, can be hurt and killed, if that is your thing.
What more can I explain?
EW: But what about the inevitable robot uprising against their sadistic humans masters?
Aeden: Im not sure I understand.
I see youve been pegged as a bounty hunter.
What would you like to know about?
EW: I have?
Cool, can I be Boba Fett?
Aeden: Traveling to the Delos Destinations compound will be simple.
A host will be in touch with all the details the week of your trip.
EW: Aeden, Im afraid we have to break up.
I just dont think were very good at communicating.
