*Editorial* **Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Computing: Methods, Technologies, Systems, Applications and Policy Making**

**Miltiadis D. Lytras 1,2 and Anna Visvizi 3,4,\***


**Abstract:** Artificial intelligence (AI) and cognitive computing (CC) are subject of increased attention of both academia and industry today. The understanding is that AI- and CC-enhanced methods and techniques create a variety of opportunities relating to improving basic and advanced business functions, including production processes, logistics, financial management and others. AI-enhanced tools and methods tend to offer more precise results in the field of engineering, financial accounting, tourism, air-pollution management and many more. The objective of this special issue was to bring together diverse communities of scholars and engage in a broad discussion on the role of AI and CC in today's society, including the process of policy-making.

**Keywords:** artificial intelligence (AI); cognitive computing (CC); AI-enhanced methods; AI-enhanced applications; policy-making

**Citation:** Lytras, M.D.; Visvizi, A. Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Computing: Methods, Technologies, Systems, Applications and Policy Making. *Sustainability* **2021**, *13*, 3598. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13073598

Received: 18 March 2021 Accepted: 20 March 2021 Published: 24 March 2021

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