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Inference Engines

[ˈɪnfərəns ˈɛnʤɪnz]
Artificial Intelligence
Last updated: December 9, 2024

Definition

The component of an AI system that applies logical rules to a knowledge base to deduce new information.

Detailed Explanation

Inference engines use forward chaining (data-driven) or backward chaining (goal-driven) reasoning to process rules and facts in a knowledge base. They match patterns apply rules and generate new conclusions based on existing information.

Use Cases

Diagnostic systems Policy enforcement Fraud detection Automated customer support

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