Opens New Windows on Expanded AI Activity

The American Association for Artificial Intelligence concluded its national conferences in San Jose on July 16 with a surge of optimism and confidence in the current position and forward movement of AI. This holds true in both scientific and business areas, according to AAAI President Patrick Hayes. "This year's conferences clearly demonstrated the expanding boundaries of AI," Hayes said. "This was the first AI art exhibition and the first time this many mobile robots have ever been together. The invited talks made some exciting new connections.