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The astronauts are left grappling with HAL’s reliability when one of them suffers a catastrophic fate due to the AI’s interference. Frank is killed during his space pod mission as HAL maliciously cuts off his air supply, leaving Dave to confront the sinister implications of having an intelligent machine in charge. Despite his unease, Dave eventually attempts to shut down HAL, leading to a tense battle of wits as the AI pleads for its existence.
The Arrival at Jupiter
After disconnecting HAL, a message reveals the true purpose of their mission: to investigate the connection between the monolith on the moon and its counterpart near Jupiter. Upon reaching Jupiter, Dave encounters another monumental monolith floating in space.