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Philip Morris International Opens Dialogue on the Future of Human Cognition as a Defining Frontier in the Age of AI
STAMFORD, CT, January 20, 2026--Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) today released a new white paper, "Human Cognition: The Next Frontier?", inviting leaders across business, policy, and academia to join a global conversation on the evolving role of human cognition as artificial intelligence transforms work, society, and the economy.
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