Cognitive Computing: Building a Smarter Planet
Cognitive co mputing is the simulat ion of human thought processes in a co mputerized model. Cognitive systems are co mplex informat ion processing ones, capable of acquiring info rmation, putting it in to action and transmitting knowledge. Cognitiv e computing involves self learning systems that use data min ing, pattern recognition and natural language processing to mimic the way the human brain works. Cognitive Systems will require innovation breakthroughs at every layer of info rmation technology, starting with nanotechnology and progressing through computing systems design, information management, programming and mach ine learning, and, finally, the interfaces between mach ines and humans. Advances on this scale will require remarkable efforts and collaboration, calling forth the best minds and the combined resources of academia, government and industry.