Computing with structured connectionist networks

ABSTRACT

The design and applications of massively parallel computational models could lead to dramatic advances in the ability to automate complex tasks such as those found in artificial intelligence.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.1 MODELS AND PRINCIPLES
      H.1.2 User/Machine Systems
          Subjects: Human information processing

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

General Terms:
Algorithms, Languages, Theory