What cognitive computing means for the workforce – CognitiveBusiness

Throughout history, whenever a new technology emerged, the fear that people would be replaced by that technology became a concern. Now the fear is artificial intelligence (AI) will replace humans in the workplace, with everything from warehouse robots to self-driving cabs. "Advances in artificial intelligence will lead to job losses, but new forms of employment will take their place," said IBM CEO Ginni Rometty on a World Economic Forum panel in Davos, Switzerland. Fears over the impact of AI were a central theme of the panel, run by Vista Equity Partners founder Robert F. Smith. In addition to Ms. Rometty, the panel featured Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, MIT Media Lab Director Joi Ito and HealthTap CEO Ron Gutman.