IBM: The Future of Cognitive Computing

Filed under Technology: Engineering & Electronics
2014-04-21

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Published on Jan 13, 2014

World renowned experts in the fields of psychology, artificial intelligence, management and healthcare share their views on the future of cognitive computing.

Featuring:
Daniel Hillis, Co-Chairman, Applied Minds, LLC
Thomas Malone, Director, Center for Collective Intelligence, MIT
Daniel Kahneman, Nobel Laureate & Princeton Professor Emeritus
Douglas Johnston, MD, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic
Zach Lemnios, Vice President, IBM Research Strategy

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