The iconic Sorting Hat of Hogwarts has been a symbol of magical tradition for centuries. Its ancient magic is known to sort students into the four houses based on their traits, desires, and potential. But what if the Sorting Hat evolved beyond the limitations of old-world wizardry and embraced the cutting-edge technology of the modern age? So here comes our hat —an innovative blend of magic and artificial intelligence. How it works? You can see how we hacked it in our blog post The Rise of the Nasty Hacker | Arctic Cloud Developer Challenge Submissions

However, there’s always been a certain mystery and subjectivity in this process. How does the Hat truly decide? Is it based purely on traits or does it take into account factors like personal growth, past experiences, or future potential? Instead of just reading surface-level thoughts, the hacked Sorting Hat now uses AI to perform sentiment analysis.
The AI isn’t static. It learns over time. Each year, the Sorting Hat gathers data from previous students, analyzing patterns and trends in the way students behave, grow, and thrive in their respective houses. This means that with each passing year, the AI can make more informed decisions, recognizing which traits lead to success in each house.

The AI in the hat engages the student in a brief, intuitive dialogue—asking thought-provoking questions or presenting scenarios that help it analyze how a student might approach challenges.

Not only does the hat talk but it moves it face and mouth as well! You wanna try it? Don’t hesitate to come to Dumbledore’s Developers and check it out!