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Artificial Intelligence

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Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the field of computer and system science concerned with intelligent machines and systems which are created by embedding intelligence to computers. Actually, no unique, or globally accepted, definition of AI exists, and the AI concept has brought a wide repertory of discussions, arguments and disagreements. This Chapter provides background material on AI that will enable the reader to appreciate the need for intelligent machines and robots ethics. Specifically, the chapter discusses the difference between human and artificial intelligence, outlines the Turing test that a machine has to pass in order to be characterized as intelligent, and provides a quick tour to applied AI.

Keywords

Expert System Human Intelligence Turing Test Focus Level Chess Game 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.School of Electrical and Computer EngineeringNational Technical University of AthensAthensGreece

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