Engineering Artificially Intelligent Systems

Many current AI and machine learning algorithms and data and information fusion processesattempt in software to estimate situations in our complex world of nested feedback loops. Suchalgorithms and processes must gracefully and efficiently adapt to technical challenges such asdata quality induced by these loops, and interdependencies that vary in complexity, space, andtime. To realize effective and efficient designs of computational systems, a Systems Engineeringperspective may provide a framework for identifying the interrelationships and patterns ofchange between components rather than static snapshots. We must study cascadinginterdependencies through this perspective to understand their behavior and to successfullyadopt complex system-of-systems in society. This book derives in part from the presentations given at the AAAI 2021 Spring Symposiumsession on Leveraging Systems Engineering to Realize Synergistic AI / Machine LearningCapabilities. Its 16 chapters offer an emphasis on pragmatic aspects and address topics insystems engineering; AI, machine learning, and reasoning; data and information fusion;intelligent systems; autonomous systems; interdependence and teamwork; human-computerinteraction; trust; and resilience.