Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering

* Over 2,500 entries* First up-to-date reference in this area.* Extensively cross-referenced with bibliography* Full list of Internet sites of interest This important book is a must reference for all disciplines--business, science, education, and engineering. It contains over 2,500 entries--defined, explained, and illustrated--and detailed discussion of major concepts as well as topics in related disciplines. This volume is completely cross-referenced, has an annotated bibliography and an extensive appendix of Internet sites on the latest trends in artificial intelligence.The International Dictionary of Artificial Intelligence is the first up-to-date reference volume on this important, emerging discipline. Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the foundation discipline for thousands of new applications in business, science, education, engineering, and research.

In this discussion, the author explains what artificial intelligence can do and cannot do, and what benefits it holds for applications such as banking financial services, and expert systems of all kinds. Managers, business owners, computer literate individuals, software developers, students, and researchers--all are looking for an understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and what might be in the future. In this literate yet easy-to-read discussion, Derek Partridge explains what artificial intelligence can and cannot do, and what it holds for applications such as banking, financial services, and expert systems of all kinds. Topics include: the strengths and weaknesses of software development and engineering; machine learning and its promises and problems; expert systems and success stories; and practical software through artificial intelligence.