Expert Systems in AI
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What is the primary goal of an expert system?

  • To mimic human cognitive processes generally using deep learning.
  • To perfectly memorize solutions to all domain problems.
  • To emulate the decision-making of a human expert in a specific domain. (correct)
  • To create a database of human knowledge.
  • Why is memorization not sufficient for problem-solving in the context of expert systems?

  • Because real-world problems are similar but not identical, requiring application of experience. (correct)
  • Because memorization cannot scale for expert-level problems.
  • Because real-world problems are too simple to require more than memorization.
  • Because computer systems are not capable of memorisation.
  • What are the two main components of an expert system?

  • A database and a user interface.
  • A search algorithm and an objective function.
  • A knowledge base and an inference engine. (correct)
  • A learning algorithm and a neural network.
  • Which of these options best describes the role of the inference engine in an expert system?

    <p>To use the knowledge base to draw conclusions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the history of AI, how have different approaches to AI been viewed?

    <p>Approaches have varied greatly in popularity and some have been abandoned. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature of the problem-solving approach used by expert systems?

    <p>They use a combination of formalized knowledge and an inference engine. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the definition of an 'expert' imply, in the context of expert systems?

    <p>A person specialized knowledge and experience in a specific domain. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it stated that even abandoned AI branches have been valuable?

    <p>They have provided key insights into the complexities of cognitive processes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What serves as a knowledge base in a Prolog program?

    <p>Facts and rules related to one another. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Prolog, what is a predicate primarily used for?

    <p>To describe properties of objects. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a 'clause' in Prolog represent?

    <p>An expression of multiple logical literals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a Prolog program typically get executed?

    <p>By formulating a query using the knowledge base. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common structure that predicates in Prolog can assume?

    <p>They typically describe truth values about objects. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marks the beginning of a typical Prolog program?

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    Which statement best describes how queries operate in Prolog?

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    Why is it important to notice that statements in Prolog are always in lower case letters?

    <p>It differentiates between facts and variables. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Prolog syntax 'lectures(Smith, DLMAIAI01)' represent?

    <p>A fact about course teaching (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of this section regarding Prolog?

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    Which of the following describes a Prolog rule?

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    In Prolog, what is the function of the variable represented by 'X' in the query '?– lectures(Smith, X)'?

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    What type of programming languages does Prolog contrast with?

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    What distinguishes a Prolog fact from a predicate?

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    In the context of Prolog, what does a programmer specify?

    <p>Properties of the sought solution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SQL exemplify in relation to programming paradigms?

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    In which application did Prolog contribute to environmental studies?

    <p>Modeling weather phenomena. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a programming language help in the context of digital computers?

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    Which system developed by Boeing utilized Prolog?

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    What is the primary benefit of using Prolog in commercial applications?

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    What does a database management system do in response to an SQL query?

    <p>Generates an execution plan based on specified conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic distinguishes Prolog from imperative languages?

    <p>Specification of the desired outcome without detailing the process (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the Prolog predicate 'professor/1'?

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    What level of abstraction do programming languages provide to digital computers?

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    What is a primary characteristic of reinforcement learning agents?

    <p>They create their own learning data through trial and error. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes AlphaZero?

    <p>An AI framework that learns to play games through extensive self-play. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the reward function in reinforcement learning?

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    How can artificial intelligence assist in healthcare according to the content?

    <p>By monitoring vital signs and advising on medical conditions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the advantages of using a prescription agent in healthcare?

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    What is a key feature of wearable devices in healthcare AI applications?

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    Which strategy is commonly used by reinforcement learning systems to develop skills?

    <p>Engagement in trial and error testing of different actions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context is reinforcement learning particularly effective?

    <p>In interactive scenarios where an agent learns from actions and feedback. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant challenge faced when increasing the size of a knowledge base in expert systems?

    <p>Prohibitive answering times due to higher inference complexity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does consistency refer to in the context of logical propositions?

    <p>A set of propositions that are all true simultaneously (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted the need for a new programming language highly suitable for logical rules in expert systems?

    <p>The challenges in proving consistency as knowledge bases grow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which programming language was specifically developed to assist with logical rules and reasoning for expert systems?

    <p>Prolog (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main motivations behind the creation of Prolog?

    <p>To enhance natural language processing and artificial intelligence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the main developers of the Prolog programming language?

    <p>Alain Colmerauer and Philippe Roussel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a knowledge base becomes inconsistent?

    <p>Some propositions remain true while others are false (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what decade was Prolog first implemented as a programming language?

    <p>1970s (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do AI technologies enhance the grading of tests?

    <p>By providing both quantitative numerical grades and qualitative feedback. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does AI contribute to website personalization and user experience?

    <p>By tracking interests and making personalized purchase predictions based on website visits and purchases. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the predicted advancements in future chatbots according to the text?

    <p>Chatbots equipped with voice recognition will display patience, good humor, good manners, and kindness. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has market segmentation evolved with the use of AI?

    <p>Market segmentation used to be based on geographical regions; it is now possible on a street-by-street basis. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected nature of the AI in future household devices according to the content?

    <p>Household devices will be able to learn user behavior and preferences to the point that only the essential operation is left to the user. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can AI assist in monitoring patient appointments?

    <p>By tracking patient needs and ensuring appointment deadlines are met, especially when there are many patients. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of AI-powered sensors in modern automobiles?

    <p>To assist the driver in maintaining safety, detecting technical problems and certain conditions of the driver. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does AI play in fraud detection within banking?

    <p>AI is used to analyze transactional data and identify abnormal patterns or inconsistencies. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does AI contribute to the manufacturing design process?

    <p>By evaluating numerous design options, therefore assisting in the creative design process. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key application of AI in online education?

    <p>Creating personalised learning experiences and improving the quality of teaching. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of finance, what is a crucial function of a robo-advisor?

    <p>To construct appropriate portfolios based on various securities and an investor’s risk profile. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of AI in detecting counterfeit signatures?

    <p>AI compares scanned signatures against a database of originals to identify discrepancies. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of AI in helping in the monitoring of patients via wearable devices?

    <p>To monitor vital signs, like blood pressure and body temperature, offering health advice on the wearer's condition. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Expert Systems

    A branch of AI that focuses on creating computer systems that can mimic the decision-making and problem-solving abilities of human experts in specific domains.

    Knowledge Base

    A collection of facts, rules, and relationships that represent the knowledge of a specific domain.

    Inference Engine

    The part of an expert system that uses the knowledge base to reason and draw conclusions.

    Prolog

    A programming language designed specifically for symbolic reasoning, often used in expert systems.

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    Machine Learning

    The ability of a machine to learn from data without explicit programming.

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    Supervised Learning

    A type of machine learning where the computer is given labeled data (examples with correct answers) to learn patterns and make predictions.

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    Unsupervised Learning

    A type of machine learning where the computer learns from unlabeled data, discovering patterns and structures on its own.

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    Reinforcement Learning

    A type of machine learning where the computer learns through interaction with the environment, receiving rewards or penalties based on its actions.

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    Consistency in Logic

    The quality of a set of logical propositions where no parts contradict each other, ensuring all propositions are true simultaneously.

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    Inconsistent Logic

    A set of logical propositions where at least one statement cannot be true at the same time, resulting in a contradiction.

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    Proving Consistency

    The process of determining whether a knowledge base is free of contradictions, ensuring the logical soundness of the system.

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    Computational Complexity of Inference

    The increase in computational effort required to perform logical reasoning as the size of the knowledge base grows.

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    Rapid Prototyping and Feedback

    The ability to gather feedback on system functionalities from potential users early in the development process.

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    Prolog (Programming in Logic)

    A programming language designed for expressing logical rules and performing reasoning processes, enabling the creation of expert systems.

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    Declarative Programming

    A programming style where the programmer defines the desired outcome, but not the steps to reach it. The language interpreter figures out the steps.

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    Imperative Languages

    Programming languages that express instructions in a sequence of steps for the computer to follow. Think of it like a recipe.

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    SQL (Structured Query Language)

    A language used to query relational databases. It focuses on specifying what data to retrieve, not how to get it.

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    Execution Plan

    The process of converting a programming language instruction into a sequence of steps that the computer understands. It's like translating a recipe into cooking steps.

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    Bits

    The lowest level of computer representation, using only 0s and 1s.

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    Abstractions in Programming

    Abstractions in programming hide complex details, making programming less technical and more human-readable.

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    Prolog's Purpose

    The goal of using Prolog is not to become a programming expert in it, but to understand its logic-based approach and its impact on AI and programming language design.

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    Prolog program

    A collection of facts and rules that define relationships between those facts.

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    Rules

    Logic rules that can be applied to facts to derive new conclusions.

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    Query

    A question or statement that Prolog tries to prove true.

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    Predicate

    A Boolean function that assigns a truth value (true or false) to an object or concept.

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    Clause

    A logical expression composed of literals, which are atomic statements.

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    Variable

    A symbol that represents an unknown value, which Prolog tries to find.

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    Pattern matching

    A pattern that Prolog tries to match against facts and rules to find a solution to a query.

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    Agent

    An autonomous entity that interacts with its environment, learns from experience, and makes goal-oriented decisions.

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    Reward Function

    A function that determines the value of an agent's actions based on their contribution to achieving a specific goal.

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    Trial and Error Learning

    The process of continually improving an agent's performance by learning from its interactions with the environment through trial and error.

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    AlphaZero

    A powerful AI system developed by DeepMind that uses reinforcement learning to master games like Go, chess, and shogi at superhuman levels.

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    Wearable Devices

    Devices that can track vital signs like blood pressure and temperature, potentially providing health advice based on collected data.

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    Prescription Agent

    An AI system that can leverage medical knowledge to suggest optimal prescription combinations based on multiple medical conditions.

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    Patient Monitoring Agent

    An AI that helps manage patient appointments and reminders, ensuring timely care for a large number of patients.

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    Prolog Fact

    A statement expressing a specific fact in Prolog, like 'lectures(Smith, DLMAIAI01)' stating Dr. Smith teaches DLMAIAI01.

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    Prolog Predicate

    A defined relationship in Prolog, represented by a name followed by a slash and the number of arguments it takes. Example: 'professor/1' is a predicate defining 'professor' with one argument.

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    Prolog Rule

    A rule in Prolog that describes a relationship based on other existing facts or rules. Example: 'technicalCourse(X) :- engineeringCourse(X)' states any course that's an engineering course is also a technical course.

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    Prolog Query

    A question or request posed to a Prolog system, asking for information based on the defined facts and rules. Example: '?– lectures(Smith, DLMAIAI01)' asks if Smith teaches DLMAIAI01.

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    Prolog Goal

    A specific part of a Prolog query or rule that the system attempts to prove or solve. Example: lectures(Smith, X) is a goal to find all courses taught by Smith.

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    Prolog Variable

    A symbol used in Prolog to represent any value, allowing for flexibility in rules and queries. Example: 'X' in lectures(Smith, X) can represent any course taught by Smith.

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    Prolog use in Boeing's CASEy system

    Prolog was used to build a system, CASEy, for Boeing, aiding shop floor workers with electrical part application and proper procedures. This highlights Prolog's ability to handle complex knowledge-based tasks.

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    Prolog use in water utility systems

    Prolog was used at Surrey University to develop systems for water utilities, specifically for water distribution and planning, especially during emergencies. This shows Prolog's application in real-world scenarios.

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    Personalized Purchase Predictions

    AI can now analyze website traffic and purchase data to predict individual customer preferences, enabling personalized product recommendations.

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    AI-powered Chatbots

    Chatbots are evolving beyond simple scripts. They now can recognize voices and use humor, empathy, and politeness to improve customer interactions and build relationships.

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    Hyper-local Market Segmentation

    AI is changing how we segment markets, allowing for hyper-targeted marketing campaigns that focus on specific neighborhoods or even individual streets.

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    AI in Everyday Devices

    Devices like vacuum cleaners and translators are becoming more intelligent, using AI to learn user preferences and adapt their behavior accordingly.

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    AI-enhanced Test Grading

    AI is revolutionizing how we grade tests, enabling both numerical and verbal feedback. This provides a more comprehensive and informative assessment of student work.

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    AI in Automobiles: Monitoring Driver Health

    Using technology like AI sensors to monitor a driver's health and detect conditions like drunk driving. The AI system is designed to help ensure driver safety and potentially prevent accidents.

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    AI in Healthcare: Prescription Agents

    Employing AI agents to analyze patient records and suggest the most effective drug combinations, minimizing negative side effects. The goal is to optimize treatment plans for multiple conditions.

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    AI in Banking: Fraud Detection

    Using AI pattern recognition to detect irregularities, both big and small, in financial transactions. This enables early fraud detection and helps prevent massive losses.

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    AI in Finance: Robo-advising

    Leveraging AI to analyze various securities and investor profiles to build custom portfolios, offering personalized financial advice based on individual risk tolerance.

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    AI in Manufacturing: Design Optimization

    AI systems can aid in creating new products by analyzing the many design possibilities and offering suggestions for innovative solutions. This allows businesses to explore various options more efficiently.

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    AI in Education: Personalized Learning

    Using personalized AI-driven tools in online learning to deliver tailored instruction, improving the effectiveness of online courses and making education more engaging.

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    AI in Healthcare: Patient Appointment Monitoring

    AI systems can be used to monitor patient appointments and ensure that necessary check-ups are scheduled on time, especially when managing a large number of patients.

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    AI in Manufacturing: Assembly Validation

    AI systems can help assemble complex objects like aircraft by analyzing intricate components and verifying the correctness of each step. This ensures that the final product is built accurately.

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    Study Notes

    Early Systems in Artificial Intelligence

    • Artificial intelligence (AI) has explored various approaches to cognitive processes, some popular, others less so, over the last 70 years.
    • Some discarded branches of AI still offer insights into complex cognitive processes.
    • Three key branches of AI research are highlighted: expert systems, Prolog programming, and machine learning.
    • Early AI systems attempted to solve general problems, but were considered failures in comparison to their aims. This work still proved influential in the development of cognitive science.

    Overview of Expert Systems

    • Expert systems aim to replicate the problem-solving and decision-making abilities of human experts, with specialized knowledge and experience in specific fields (e.g., medicine or mechanics).
    • Unlike memorization alone, problem-solving involves matching experiential knowledge to new situations.
    • Knowledge representation in expert systems can be categorized into:
      • Case-based systems: store problem examples and solutions. Systems apply similar solutions to new cases, with the key challenge being to define a suitable measurement of similarity.
      • Rule-based systems: represent knowledge through facts and "if-then" rules to describe relations between facts.
      • Decision trees: used for decision problems; represent knowledge in a tree structure.
      • Expert systems were first exemplified with DENDRAL, a system for identifying organic molecules. MYCIN, an expert system, was developed for medical diagnostics in infectious diseases.
    • Commercial applications developed in the 1980s.
    • Expert systems used a formal representation of knowledge, defining it as a body of facts and rules. This is distinct from conventional programs where both inner workings and knowledge base is represented in the form of a code, making it difficult to read and interpret for non-programmers.

    Introduction to Prolog

    • Prolog, a programming language, was created by computer scientists to support natural language processing and AI.
    • Prolog is a declarative programming language. The programmer defines the features of solutions, and the programming language interpreter generates the steps to get the solution. This is in contrast to imperative programming where a sequence of instructions is declared.
    • It differs from simpler, imperative programming languages by focusing on higher-level abstractions, translating closer to human thinking, algorithmic descriptions and reasoning compared to the foundational technical layer of bits.
    • Prolog's primary design motivation was its use in natural language processing and AI.

    Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning (ML)

    • Machine Learning (ML) is a long-standing area of AI.
    • The core idea is learning from experience to improve performance in specific tasks as defined by a performance measure.
    • In Machine Learning, the distinction can be made between supervised and unsupervised.
    • Supervised learning uses labeled data sets, with associated labels, to train the AI (e.g., object descriptions). It builds a map from features to expected outputs.
    • Unsupervised learning studies unlabeled data. Techniques employed include clustering, and dimensionality reduction. These approaches attempt to uncover structures and identify regularities in data.
    • Reinforcement learning involves an agent that learns by interacting with an environment. It takes actions, receives rewards, and adjusts its strategies to maximize long-term reward.
    • Machine learning has roots as old as AI itself.
    • Machine Learning is a well established, dominant approach in modern AI.
    • There are at least three different approaches or types: Supervised, Unsupervised, and Reinforcement.

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