The Computing World

Abstract

The computer is a revolutionary technology that is a part of every one's daily life. Pioneers in the 1800s and the early 1900s set forth the foundations for today's modern computer. The evolution of computers has brought us powerful intelligent machines that simplify research, machine operation, business accounting and put man in outer space. Over time computers have shrunk in size but became much more powerful in capability. This is primarily due to the introduction of the integrated circuit. Integrated circuits called microprocessors are the hearts of today's computer. This is where the technology is most rapidly advancing and competitive. Just over the last ten years' microprocessors have realized 100 times increase in capability. Japan and the United States are the world leaders in this technology. Are computers going to replace humans? Today's artificial intelligence applications are stretching the limits of today's computers. They may very well replace humans via use of neural networks and 'fuzzy' logic.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA276686

Entities

People

  • Joseph P. Angelone

Organizations

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Autonomy
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Artificial Intelligence Software
  • Automated Speech Recognition
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Expert Systems
  • High Level Languages
  • Information Systems
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Neural Networks
  • Operating Systems
  • Personal Computers
  • Semiconductors
  • United States
  • Very Large Scale Integration
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Computer Engineering
  • Economics
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.

Technology Areas

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