Definition
AI programs that emulate decision-making of human experts by applying rules to solve domain-specific problems.
Detailed Explanation
Expert Systems are artificial intelligence applications that simulate the judgment and behavior of a human or an organization with expert-level knowledge in a specific field. They consist of a knowledge base containing domain expertise and an inference engine that applies this knowledge to solve problems. They typically use if-then rules and can explain their reasoning process, making them particularly useful for decision support.
Use Cases
Medical diagnosis support (assisting doctors) technical troubleshooting (identifying issues) financial planning (providing investment advice) legal decision support.