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In an ominous line from the classic 1968 film "2001: A Space Odyssey," a computer named HAL 9000 claimed it was "by any practical definition of the words, foolproof and incapable of error." Of course, HAL was "self-aware" and became more than just a little dangerous, killing four crewmates before the fifth one managed to shut it down.
Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp (BAIC), China's fifth-largest carmaker, said it will invest 33 billion yuan ($4.83 billion) in vehicle development and production over the next three years, following its purchase of technology from GM's Saab unit.

The company announced the investment figure on Wednesday at a media briefing following its purchase of the Saab intellectual property, inclu