Looking Backwards to See Ahead: The Case of Expert Systems Development in Libraries
2 Pages Posted: 18 Nov 2024
Date Written: November 15, 2024
Abstract
During the current moment, as generative AI dominates our thinking, both for its extraordinary performance and serious flaws, a new direction is needed. The way forward may involve looking backward. The addressing the deficiencies of generative AI would benefit from reviewing, and incorporating, some of the lessons from expert system development during the late 20th century.
Keywords: AI, Expert Systems, history
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Ridley, Michael, Looking Backwards to See Ahead: The Case of Expert Systems Development in Libraries (November 15, 2024). Information Matters, Vol. 4, No. 11, 2024, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5024825 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5024825
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