The technology is still young, but it's already being used in an invitation-only beta that helps apps understand what people are saying using natural language. Ultimately, Microsoft believes that it can "democratize" machine learning. It wants you to call on artificial intelligence to solve everyday problems, not just the sort you'd find at a technology giant. VIDEO
Microsoft Research is developing a computer that helps ordinary individuals teach it information. The new system, called the Cognitive Computing System, will be able to learn from its users and make decisions based on what they have learned.