Knowledge Bases and Databases: Converging Technologies, Diverging Interests

  • Authors:
  • Yehudah Freundlich

  • Affiliations:
  • Data General Corp., Milford, MA

  • Venue:
  • Computer
  • Year:
  • 1990

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Abstract

The convergence of knowledge-based and database technologies in the development of expert databases which store not only values but chunks of knowledge is discussed. The knowledge-based programming perspective is examined, and differences between knowledge bases and databases are identified. It is argued that in spite of converging technologies, the interests of knowledge-base specialists and database specialists differ, and their research directions diverge.