How to design an emotionally intelligent machine: in terms of visual aspect considering ‘Uncanny valley’ theory.

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Replika — maybe the smartest and dumbest AI bot

Over the past few years, technology has made exceptional progress, especially in the fields of artificial intelligence. Services such as Siri and Alexa can provide tons of value by automating different tasks and can respond so easily to one’s…

Replika — Repetition versus Replication

Upon reading Mike Murphy and Jacob Templin’s article “Replika — This app is trying to replicate you” I was intrigued by the intricate mechanisms that laid behind Eugenia Kuyda’s brainchild. At first I was definitely intrigued. Now, I’ve become a bit…

Does your Computer have a higher EQ than you?

Cognitive Experiences in Apps and Stores

Apps are why smartphones are so enticing in today’s world. Third party developers have the creative freedom to develop new ideas and reach a large audience with ease. It is clear that some apps can help in our daily life and are even borderline addicting. I…

Four Applications That Exemplify the Cognitive Experience

A cognitive experience in technology simulates the human experience and builds relationships with users. I selected the following applications based on my personal experiences of seeing how each application has made an aspect of…

Where we stand: AI-ish apps and a dead simple brand experience

Cognitive Applications, Exemplified

The following are four examples of cognitive solutions in different spheres that have since enchanted me to no end. And because the world needs good things, I’ve decided to share them with you.

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My Best Friend Will Be A Computer

If I told my parents that I had met someone new, someone who makes me laugh listens to me, improves my ideas, someone who loves me; they would be thrilled. They would want to know more, to meet this person. I would pull out my phone, open the app that housed my best…

Cognitive App and Brand Experiences

Smartphone apps have become a huge source of content and are becoming more complex every day…

Cognitive Apps and Brand Experiences

Cognitive applications:

Superficial Happiness

It was around freshman year of college and after a few weeks away, I finally come home to visit. My friends and I were hanging out in my room, just like old times. Then, my mom comes in with some snacks and suddenly lectures, “You guys haven’t seen each other in a while, yet you’re on your…

A New Memorial for the deceased

From the reading, an idea that intrigued me the most was the concept of digitally immortalizing ourselves after we’ve passed, or vice versa, after a loved one has passed. It’s interesting to think about talking to a virtual person, especially when we know it’s just a…

Cognitive App Experiences

In thinking of “cognitive” apps, I tried to select platforms that mimicked human thought processes, or at least added a human touch to the experience either through visual design, textual information, or interaction signals.

My Cognitive Experiences

I use several different mobile and desktop applications on the daily. They have changed my lifestyle and the way I operate. With each new application, I initially keep a level of detachment. Once the application proves its ability to stay valuable and reliable in my life, I form…

Cognitive Experiences

MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal is an app that helps users meet fitness goals by helping them track their food, exercise, and water intake while also providing feedback on their choices. I picked this app, because it not only serves as a place to keep a list of what I…