The document discusses knowledge-based systems and knowledge acquisition. It defines a knowledge-based system as a computer program that uses an explicit knowledge base and inference engine to solve complex problems. The knowledge base represents facts about the world, and the inference engine allows new knowledge to be inferred through rules and reasoning approaches. Knowledge acquisition is the process of transforming knowledge from sources like experts, documents and databases into forms usable by knowledge-based systems. It addresses challenges like acquiring knowledge from busy experts and handling differing expert opinions. Common knowledge acquisition methods include handcrafting, knowledge engineering and machine learning.
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