IBM Chip ‘Senses’ Events to React in Ways That Mimic Human Brain
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International Business Machines Corp. has developed a computer chip inspired by the human brain that may predict tsunamis and highlight risks in financial markets.
The technology, called cognitive computing, is programmed to recognize patterns, make predictions and learn from mistakes, human-like capabilities not possible using today’s best computers. It’s a sharp departure from traditional chip design concepts, IBM said in a statement today.