Editing Dumb AI

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'''Nonvolitional AI''',{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22p108|Enc22|Page=108}}{{Ref/Twitter|Id=Nonvolitional|Halo|1768717635254964641|Halo|Quote=Nonvolitional AIs are automated systems designed for basic, task-oriented operations...|D=16|M=03|Y=2024}} colloquially known as '''"dumb" AI''', are [[human]] [[artificial intelligence]]s created using "traditional" programming methods rather than through the [[Cognitive Impression Modeling|scanning]] of human brains,{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p108}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=FoR|TFoR|Chapter=25}} as is done with [[Smart AI|volitional AI]], or "smart" AI.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p108}} Consequently, nonvolitional AI are more limited in their cognitive capabilities, being incapable of the capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively, and cannot learn subjects outside of their specialized role.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p108}}{{Ref/Reuse|Nonvolitional}}{{Ref/Reuse|FoR}} The habit of referring to nonvolitional AI as "dumb" is misleading, as they are still incredibly intelligent; [[Déjà]], for example, possessed an equivalent human IQ of 240 in her areas of expertise.{{Ref/Generic|Id=DHPJMay32526|[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]|Detail=May 3, 2526}}

==Background==
Due to their simpler nature, dumb AIs can function and learn as long as they are active and they do not experience the shortened lifespan that is typical of [[smart AI]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 76''</ref> The lifespan of a dumb AI is limited only by their own hardware's endurance capabilities. Although they lack the ability to synthesize information like a smart AI does, dumb AIs are far more responsive and adaptable than normal computer systems such as [[navigation computer]]s. They are able to recognize new situations and make pre-programmed decisions to account for unexpected events, but lack the creativity, intuition, and ingenuity of a smart AI. Additionally, they cannot learn anything that is outside of their set limits of dynamic memory processing matrix.<ref name="enc229">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 229''</ref> [["Micro" AI]]s, such as [[Jerrod]], are not nearly as intelligent as a dumb AI, but are significantly more creative.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 148''</ref> Despite their lack of "true" sapience, many "dumb" AIs are programmed with unique personalities and characteristics sometimes bordering on theatrical, as with [[Captain Teach]] or [[Wellsley]],<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', Chapter 2, ''page 48'' (2003 paperback); ''page 54'' (2010 paperback)</ref> while others, such as [[Auntie Dot]], are more neutral and machine-like in their mannerisms.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref>

Dumb AIs are generally used for tasks that do not require strong decision-making capabilities. Because of this, dumb AIs are never used by the [[UNSC Navy]] as shipboard AI.<ref>'''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''', ''page 417''</ref> However, dumb AIs are used on [[space station]]s and starships to announce final launch checks or statuses, since these tasks are often considered too "demeaning" to a [[smart AI]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 80''</ref> The {{UNSCShip|Port Stanley}} had a dumb AI used for simple navigational purposes.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 112''</ref> Some individuals use dumb AIs to spy on others, including the smart AI [[Black-Box]], who could deploy "dumb" subprocesses of himself into different systems.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 47''</ref> Dumb AIs are often tasked with average, "everyday" operations such as running a factory or serving as educational assistants.{{Ref/Reuse|enc229}}<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 55''</ref> Urban Infrastructure AIs, such as [[New Mombasa]]'s [[Superintendent]], are a variant of dumb AIs designed to perform a wide variety of basic tasks, from steering a city's [[Olifant|garbage trucks]] to operating its traffic lights.<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''', ''[[Sadie's Story]]''</ref>

==Known "dumb" AIs==
===Second Generation===
*[[Déjà]] - [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] AI, served as teacher to the SPARTAN-IIs, helped oversee the [[SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures|SPARTAN augmentation process]].
*[[Superintendent]] - [[New Mombasa]] Urban Infrastructure AI.

===Fourth Generation===
*[[Wellsley]] - A Class-C military assistant AI.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 79''</ref>

===Fifth Generation===
*[[Damon]] - A Class-L military AI, served alongside [[Blue Team]] in [[2553|December 2553]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Retribution]]'''</ref>

===Other/unknown===
*[[Auntie Dot]] - UNSC [[Special Warfare Command|Special Warfare]] AI, provided intelligence support for [[NOBLE Team]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 17''</ref>
*[[Captain Teach]] - Navigational AI, repurposed for [[Insurrectionist]] use.
*[[Beowulf]] - Personal attaché to [[Vice Admiral]] [[Michael Stanforth]].{{Ref/Novel|HFoR}}
*[[Salome]] - [[Brume-sur-Mer]] municipal infrastructure AI. <ref>'''[[Halo: Battle Born]]''', ''page 98''</ref>
*[[Toran]] - ONI AI, assigned to the {{Class|Vancouver|courier}} ''[[Han]]'' with [[Jacob Keyes]] and [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] during the [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II]] candidate evaluation mission.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:CIV-Superintendent-logo1.png|[[Superintendent]], [[New Mombasa]]'s Urban Infrastructure AI.
File:Auntie Dot.jpg|[[Auntie Dot]], a dumb AI that assisted UNSC personnel on [[Reach]].
File:HFR Render Wellsley 1.png|[[Wellsley]], a 4th generation dumb AI.
File:TFoR-as-Deja.jpg|The dumb AI Déjà teaching the [[SPARTAN-II]] candidates.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
**''[[Sadie's Story]]''
*''[[Halo Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[Pariah]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
**''[[Data pads]]''
**''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp|Boot Camp]]''
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Halo: Smoke and Shadow]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Battle Born]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' {{Mo}}

==Sources==
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