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Glutinous Computer Food Trucks

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IBM Technology Truck Thinks Like a Human Stomach

— March 3, 2014 — Lifestyle
While cognitive computers have a medical benefit, they are also effective in satisfying our unpredictable food expectations, like the IBM technology truck that is giving chefs ideas for delicious meals.

IBM has been collaborating with DARPA since 2008 to create a computer that actually thinks the same way people do, in the sense of food pairings and gluttony. In conjunction with the Institute of Culinary Education, the IBM food truck refrains from giving the chefs existing recipes and instead mixes wild ingredients and combinations; chocolate burritos and Swiss-Thai asparagus quiche are just a couple of examples.

The truck is taking a tour around United States, and at its stops, top chefs will prepare and serve the meals the computer conjures up. So far the on board chefs have already made Creole shrimp-lamb dumpling, Baltic apple pie and Turkish bruschetta. This truck and technology will give chefs everywhere great inspiration for new meals. Look out Austin, this truck is heading your way just in time for the upcoming SXSW festival.
Trend Themes
1. Cognitive Computing in Culinary - The IBM technology truck showcases the potential of cognitive computing in the culinary industry, providing inspiration for chefs to mix wild ingredients and create unique dishes.
2. Unpredictable Food Pairings - The IBM food truck's use of cognitive computing encourages chefs to experiment with unexpected combinations, leading to innovative and delicious meals.
3. Technology-driven Culinary Creativity - The IBM technology truck sparks creativity among chefs by using technology to suggest innovative recipes and inspire new culinary creations.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality and Food Services - The use of cognitive computing in the culinary industry opens opportunities for hotels, restaurants, and food trucks to offer unique and unexpected food pairings.
2. Technology and Software Development - The collaboration between IBM and DARPA in creating a cognitive computer with food-pairing capabilities highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the technology and software development industries.
3. Culinary Education and Training - The IBM food truck's partnership with the Institute of Culinary Education emphasizes the role of technology in culinary education, presenting opportunities for innovative teaching methods and curriculum development.
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