This document discusses cognitive computing and its applications. It describes cognitive computing as systems that can learn at scale, reason with purpose, and interact naturally with humans. It provides examples of cognitive systems like IBM Watson that can analyze large amounts of structured and unstructured data, provide real-time intelligence and reduce mundane tasks. The document also discusses how cognitive computing can enable open government and new forms of engagement through chatbots.

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Daryl Pereira
IBM / Nustory
@CagedEther
Building sustainable
cognitive solutions

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What is cognitive
computing?
“Cognitive computing refers to
systems that learn at scale, reason
with purpose and interact with
humans naturally.”
– IBM

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Shift to digital

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When did it last rain?
640,000 villages

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When did it last rain?
640,000 villages

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Structured vs
Unstructured
data

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Overview Analysis Solution Business Model Summary
AdViz is an application that uses various information sources to provide local
safety information.
Notifications about
nearby crime
Navigation powered by a
dynamic crime map
Automated incident
reporting to make sure
you walk safely
AdViz
Mobile & Web App
Simplified digital
outreach
Visualized crime data
and insights
Complements
centralized control center
Admin Features

8. Overview Analysis Solution Business Model
Intelligence: IBM Watson
Summary
Real-Time Intelligence
Tradeoff Analytics
Safe routing to
optimize safety
and speed
AlchemyLanguage
Process and verify
crime reports
Reduce mundane
tasks
Dialog
E-Governance
tools connect
police to citizens

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Medical Minecraft
Using IBM Watson, students have:
• Built a serious gaming mod of
Minecraft that simulates the human
body fighting diseases
• Received real-time feedback on their
work
• Realized their artistic designs in a
game environment

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Guiding Eyes
Genetic data
from breeding
program
(structured)
Questionnaire
data from
raising program
(unstructured)
$50k program
has 36%
success rate

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Guiding Eyes
Genetic data
from breeding
program
(structured)
Questionnaire
data from
raising program
(unstructured)
$50k program
has 36%
success rate
Create better trainer
matches using IBM Watson
Personality Insights

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A new model for Open Government
“Information is power. Communities that
embrace technology and innovation thrive and
grow, and while those that fail to keep up are
increasingly left behind. For the poorest and
lowest skilled among us, the pace of innovation
and information technology is a massive threat.”

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Open Government
US Executive Order – Open and Machine Readable Government Information
General principles:
• Openness strengthens democracy, promotes good services to citizens and contributes to
economic growth; fuels entrepreneurship, innovation and scientific discovery and contributes
to job creation
• Default state for government information resources to be open and machine-readable,
managed through life-cycle, promoting interoperability and openness
• Release data in such a way that it is easy to find, accessible, and usable
• Ensure safeguarding individual privacy, confidentiality, and national security

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When open government meets
cognitive computing
https://console.ng.bluemix.net/catalog/http://www.data.gov/

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New levels of
engagement:
chatbots
http://www.assi.st/

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What cognitive chatbots
can you imagine?

17. IBM Engineer: John Cohn
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18. Jobs at IBM: Some Tips
• Go to http://www.ibm.com/jobs
• Type in “environmental”
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19. Try IBM Career Decoder
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20. Try LinkedIn
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21. Final Tips
• Data is part of every job – even environmental
engineering!
– Try “Watson Analytics”
– Try “Big Data University” earn badges
• Develop domain expertise as well as deep
technical prowess
• Keep up with the latest developments in
cognitive computing!
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Daryl Pereira
IBM / Nustory
@CagedEther