The major philosophical issues surrounding the concept of intelligence are reviewed with respect to the problems surrounding the process of defining and developing artificial intelligence (AI) in computers. Various current definitions and problems with these definitions are presented. (MP)

An attempt is made to predict what sort of impact computer technology shall have on society by the year 2000. The difficulty and complexity of any prediction of the future is first noted. It is predicted that society shall be dramatically reshaped, with a need for new human goals. (MP)

A book designed to enable lay readers to interact with computers using the BASIC language is described. (SD)

The current status of creating artificial intelligence (AI) in computers is viewed in terms of what has been accomplished, what the current limitations are, and how vague the concept of intelligent behavior is in today's world. Progress is expected to accelerate once sufficient fundamental knowledge is available. (MP)