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

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

Michael Ridley (Contact Author)

University of Guelph ( email )

Guelph, Ontario
Canada

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