This chapter looks at the many meanings of artificial intelligence and its foundations. We talk about the point of view of AI that this book subscribes to and discuss why artificial intelligence needs human-centered design.
I think my cat understands me. Need pets? She meows. Hungry? She meows. Want treats? She meows. She has her goals—food, treats, or pets—and knows how to achieve them. Although I have no way of knowing if she understands concepts like “goals” or “achievement,” she gets what she wants, ...
