IT for Business at AI for Good: Tan Chrissis, CEO, Cognitive Verse discussing Aurina

Name: IT for Business at AI for Good: Tan Chrissis, CEO, Cognitive Verse discussing Aurina
Uploaded: 2026-09-09T15:17:27.000Z
Duration: 13 min 30 s
Channel: AI for Good
Description: Tan Chrissis, CEO of Cognitive Verse, discusses Aurina, a cognitive companion that is not a chatbot or assistant, but builds something with the user over time. The video is part of the AI for Good program organized by the ITU.

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What you'll learn

You learn what Cognitive Verse means by a cognitive companion and how Aurina differs from a chatbot or assistant.
You see how Aurina builds something together with the user over time instead of just providing responses.
You discover how Cognitive Verse contributes to the ITU's AI for Good program to address global challenges.

Frequently asked questions

According to Tan Chrissis, what makes Aurina different from a chatbot or an assistant?

According to Tan Chrissis, Aurina is not a chatbot and not an assistant, but a cognitive companion that builds something together with the user over time.

In which program is Aurina being presented?

Aurina is presented within the framework of the AI for Good program, which is organized by the ITU in partnership with over 50 UN partners and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland.

Topics

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Description from the channel

Tan Chrissis, CEO, Cognitive Verse discussing Aurina discussing Aurina, which is not a chatbot, not an assistant, but a cognitive companion that builds something with you over time. AI for Good is identifying innovative AI applications, building skills and standards, and advancing partnerships to solve global challenges. AI for Good is organized by ITU in partnership with over 50 UN partners and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland. Join the Neural Network! 👉https://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/ The AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. Designed to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to solve global challenges using AI. 🔴 Watch the latest #AIforGood videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/AIforGood/videos 📩 Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5 🗞Check out the latest AI for Good news: https://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/ 📱Explore the AI for Good blog: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/ 🌎 Connect on our social media: Website: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ X: https://twitter.com/AIforGood LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.