Living up to expectations: computing expert responses

摘要: In cooperative man-machine interaction, it is necessary but not sufficient for a system to respond truthfully and informatively user's question. particular, if the has reason believe that its planned response might mislead user, then must block conclusion by modifying response. This paper focusses on identifying avoiding potentially misleading responses acknowledging types of "informing behavior" usually expected an expert. We attempt give formal account several assertions should be included in questions concerning achievement some goal (in addition simple answer), lest questioner otherwise misled.