Understanding Cognitive Technology: The Next Wave Of AI For The Workplace

A silicon super-intelligence is on the cusp of transforming the world of work, giving life to a million hopes, fears and think pieces. Unlike a prior generation of "dumb" robots that replaced physical labor, cognitive technology is evolving, learning to understand your job, your company and even your industry. But what if artificial intelligence (AI) wasn't evolving to compete with you for your job, but help you be better at it? Cognitive technology (aka cognitive computing) is a kind of AI, designed to boost human insight and performance by simulating human thinking and interaction, automating and enhancing basic tasks. Everyday examples of cognitive technology include product recommendations, pricing optimization and fraud detection.