Bureaucrats of the mind
Article Abstract:
Expert systems operate according to a set of rules, which creates certain limitations. Such systems cannot deal with knowledge outside their set of rules, and they have a hard time managing a profusion of rules. Expert systems are used in business procedures, such as credit card transactions.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Brother robot
Article Abstract:
Artificial intelligence research is moving towards practical applications. Computers are being taught to aid human activities such as flying an airplane. In order to aid humans effectively, computers should have a better grasp of the meaning of words.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Managing the machines
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The practical uses of artificial intelligence in business have been growing, as the processing power and memory capacity of computers has been increasing. Computers in business are allowing managers to give employees more responsibility.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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