Launch HN: Halluminate (YC S25) – Simulating the internet to train computer use

Re:Launch HN: Halluminate (YC S25) – Simulating the internet... by mrbluecoat on Monday August 11, 2025 @11:54AM (#44865662)

Interesting name for an AI company - one letter away from hallucinate..

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Re:Launch HN: Halluminate (YC S25) – Simulating the internet... by wujerry2000 on Monday August 11, 2025 @11:59AM (#44865741)

Yea haha ... early idea was illuminate + hallucinations. Naming isn't our strength :)

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Re:Launch HN: Halluminate (YC S25) – Simulating the internet... by mousetree on Monday August 11, 2025 @12:32PM (#44866191)

I thought it was halloumi + illuminate

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Re:Launch HN: Halluminate (YC S25) – Simulating the internet... by suninsight on Monday August 11, 2025 @12:44PM (#44866369)

how about halarax ...halucinate and paralax

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Re:Launch HN: Halluminate (YC S25) – Simulating the internet... by aresant on Monday August 11, 2025 @03:57PM (#44868743)

It's a great / memorable / and tongue-in-cheek name that anybody seriously in the space will instantly get and appreciate.

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Re:Launch HN: Halluminate (YC S25) – Simulating the internet... by rickcarlino on Monday August 11, 2025 @11:56AM (#44865696)

I misread it as humiliate.

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Re:Launch HN: Halluminate (YC S25) – Simulating the internet... by inLewOf on Monday August 11, 2025 @01:08PM (#44866697)

Not too late to change the logo to a friendly piece of halloumi :) (best i could find from a quick google image search https://www.redbubble.com/i/poster/Halloumi-by-PaulSDesign/1...)

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Re:Launch HN: Halluminate (YC S25) – Simulating the internet... by seemaze on Monday August 11, 2025 @01:10PM (#44866718)

Was disappointed to discover no cheese was involved in this venture

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Re:Launch HN: Halluminate (YC S25) – Simulating the internet... by wm2 on Monday August 11, 2025 @05:30PM (#44869693)

might to make some merch from this!

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