Artificial Intelligence: A 'User Friendly Introduction

Abstract

The Electronic Security Command (ESC) like other government agencies is studying the potential applications of artificial intelligence. Its initial look at AI research indicated that it should first pursue an in-depth review of the state of AI development. As part of that study ESC tasked its Command - sponsored Research Fellow at Air University for 1984-85, Col Pat O. Clifton, to prepare an introductory handbook on AI. Artificial intelligence has become a popular buzzwork among those working with computer support systems. It is a complex subject offering potential capabilities that are not clearly understood. What this study provides is an introduction to artificial intelligence for senior civilian and military leaders. It should help clear away some of the promotional hype that clouds what AI really can and can't do. This project was completed in coordination with Air University's new Center for Aerospace Doctrine, Research, and Education (CADRE). (KR)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA215915

Entities

People

  • Pat O. Clifton

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Automata Theory
  • Automated Speech Recognition
  • Cognition
  • Computer Languages
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Programming Languages
  • Robots
  • Software Development
  • Very Large Scale Integration
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy
  • Microelectronics
  • Space