Artificial intelligence
A project to develop artificial intelligence (AI) computers that can understand and emulate human speech, perform physical functions, and make reasoned judgments has developed to the point where expert systems with modest powers that suggest reasoning are at work in business and industry. Present-day computers process data, but must be programmed with instructions. AI systems process information more rapidly and can comprehend new types of programming languages that use symbols rather than numbers. The programs compare facts and rules to make deductive, reasoned responses. Sales in AI soft and hardware amount to $150 million a year, and Japan is competing for industry and defense contracts. There is no conclusive proof that computers can do more than make inferences, nor is it known how to instill common sense or spontaneous problem solving.
- OSTI ID:
- 5249661
- Journal Information:
- Ed. Res. Rep.; (United States), Vol. 2:7
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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