The Society for the Study of Artificial Intelligence and Simulation of Behaviour or SSAISB or AISB is a nonprofit, scientific society devoted to advancing the scientific understanding of the mechanisms underlying thought and intelligent behaviour and their simulation and embodiment in machines.
Founded in 1964, AISB is the oldest artificial intelligence society in the world, and the largest within the United Kingdom.
The society has an international membership drawn from both academia and industry.
The objectives of the Society are: The society hosts an annual convention consisting of parallel symposia covering various specialist topics, loosely organised around a theme.
It also runs various events, especially to promote public understanding of AI and cognitive science.