Benefits and Risks of Knowledge-based Systems (CSS reports) - Softcover

Society, Council For Science And

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198547439 ISBN 13: 9780198547433

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1989

Synopsis

Knowledge-based systems are a new type of advice-giving computer program with an increasing range of applications in many of the major institutions in our society. They are now being used by commercial, financial and manufacturing companies, welfare, educational and legal services, policy-making bodies and the military. This report aims to alert the public to the potential benefits and possible dangers of advanced information technology. It provides a survey of the applications and social implications of knowledge-based systems and makes recommendations for professionalism in future development and marketing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198547439
• ISBN 13: 9780198547433
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 88