Expert systems: A misnomer

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

12-1-1988

Abstract

Artificial intelligence and expert systems are terms that have caught the imagination of the general population. Several years ago, the terms had so much popularity that investments by venture capitalists were approaching $500 million. Many startup companies were optimistic enough to think that artificial intelligence and expert systems were the precursors of the next computer age and prerequisites for establishing the factory of the future. There were promises of developments which would make the computer a friendly partner in the solution of problems that were just awaiting the coming of the new generation of artificial intelligence software. What happened? The claims have not been realized. In conclusion, focus on educators and bring the concept of expert system into the classrom. The authors are optimistic about the future of expert systems. They, however, recognize that the name itself is a misnomer unless the applications is designed to assure continuous growth in its knowledge content consistent with that which can be provided by the 'knowledge engineer.' The challenge to educators is to use expert systems to provide better and more 'knowledge engineers.'

Identifier

0024129642 (Scopus)

First Page

205

Last Page

207

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