Artificial Intelligence and Human Institutions

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

This treatise argues that successful applications of artificial intelligence are possible only within an understanding of human institutions and the limitations of technology. Products of artificial intelligence research are becoming widely available to non-specialists using low-cost computer systems, but there has been a lack of communication between researchers and community groups. Taking the weak AI position, the book explores the way insights and tools from artificial intelligence can be valuable in coming to terms with real world problems. Drawing on the author’s extensive practical experience in AI research and management, the book brings together case studies from the fields of education, training, business, engineering, defence, health and community work, and suggests future directions. The book seeks to use AI concepts to illuminate the practical and theoretical concerns of institutions and organizations, opening up possibilities for new areas of collaborative work, and revealing new sources of references and ideas.