Source Book in Artificial Intelligence

This book gathers into one source everything MIS managers, software systems engineers, and systems analysts and designers need to know about artificial intelligence. A compendium of papers and articles written by prominent specialists in the field, this sourcebook attempts to answer many of the technical questions professionals have about AI applications in the real world. Andriole has chosen entries that address timely issues, that represent a wide cross-section of the AI industry, and that offer workable solutions for managers who need to know what AI can and cannot do for them on the job. Topics range from knowledge acquisition, system validation, and representation engineering to successful deployment of the latest technologies and the future of AI in business, industry, and the military.