One of the most significant developments in technology in coming years will likely be the use of smart machines—cognitive technologies—to replace human labor.
One of the most significant developments in technology—and society in general—over the next several years will likely be the use of smart machines to replace human labor. This is one of Deloitte’s analytics trends of 2015, and I have no doubt that it’s coming. My only doubt is what to call it; even within Deloitte, some call it “bionic brains,” some “cognitive technology,” some “cognitive analytics” and some “amplified intelligence.” I do like hanging out at a firm where there are no language police.
