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IBM research stakes its future on cognitive computing
IBM Senior Vice President John E. Kelly says the company has entered a new era in computing, and announces the company's plans for future partnerships.
Why big data has (so far) failed medicine
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Facilitator | Pamela Abalu, head of global design and construction, MetLife
MetLife architect Pamela Abalu sees the office buildings of the future.
How to truly welcome our new computer overlords
We've heard before that machines can implement human abilities, but MIT's Thomas Malone examines the ways in which they can give us the most booster power.
How to teach computers to use Facebook, for good
At the IBM research colloquium on cognitive computing, Columbia University computer scientist Kathleen McKeown uses natural language processing to mine social media for valuable information.
Can computers have hunches?
At yesterday's IBM research colloquium on cognitive computing, Nobel laureate psychologist Daniel Kahneman laid out the areas of human intelligence that thinking machines will need to emulate.
"Nailed" breast implants may prevent future cancer growth
Post-mastectomy breast implants covered in a "bed of nails" inhibit the return of cancerous cells.
Junk food tax as a cure for obesity
Researchers say a junk food tax of 20% would affect grocery shopping habits and curb obesity.