Cognitive computing is the simulation of human thought processes in a computerized model.
Cognitive computing involves self-learning systems that use
data mining, pattern recognition and
natural language processing to mimic the way the human brain works. The goal of cognitive computing is to create
automated IT systems that are capable of solving problems without requiring human assistance.
Cognitive computing systems use
machine learning algorithms. Such systems continually acquire knowledge from the data fed into them by mining data for information. The systems refine the way they look for patterns and as well as the way they process data so they become capable of anticipating new problems and modeling possible solutions.