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    Classic AI: search, logic & planning· book· 1976

    Computer-Based Medical Consultations: MYCIN

    Edward H. Shortliffe (first author) · 1976

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    DOI 10.1016/b978-0-444-00179-5.x5001-xOpenAlex W4302603702

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    Why it matters

    Canonical account of MYCIN, demonstrating rule-based expert reasoning in medicine.

    Condensed from the expert lists' notes.

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    First released
    1976 (from OpenAlex)
    Citations
    402 citations, as counted by OpenAlex (CC0)
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    Editor's notes

    • Classed as book: Shortliffe's 1976 book. (AI draft (Claude), not yet reviewed, 2026-10-29)

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