State space search revisited from perspective of deep learning

Abstract

Recent developments in deep learning have reshaped the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI). In this short research review note, we revisit the popular concept of state in state space search (as well as some related concepts) in AI from the perspective of deep learning. The major takeaway of this examination is that deep learning makes the philosophical concept of emergence operationalizable. In addition, along with other recent developments such as quantum computing, deep learning will have even more profound impact on the development of AI in near future.