As we transition from the mobile internet to the 'Cognitive Internet,' a significant shift occurs in how we engage with technology and intelligence. We contend that the Cognitive Internet goes beyond the Cognitive Internet of Things (Cognitive IoT), enabling connected objects to independently acquire knowledge and understanding. Unlike the Mobile Internet and Cognitive IoT, the Cognitive Internet integrates collaborative intelligence throughout the network, blending the cognitive IoT realm with system-wide collaboration and human intelligence. This integrated intelligence facilitates interactions between devices, services, entities, and individuals across diverse domains while preserving decision-making autonomy and accommodating various identities. The paper delves into the foundational elements, distinct characteristics, benefits, and industrial impact of the 'Cognitive Internet' paradigm. It highlights the importance of adaptable AI infrastructures and hybrid edge cloud (HEC) platforms in enabling this shift. This evolution brings forth cognitive services, a Knowledge as a Service (KaaS) economy, enhanced decision-making autonomy, sustainable digital progress, advancements in data management, processing techniques, and a stronger emphasis on privacy. In essence, this paper serves as a crucial resource for understanding and leveraging the transformative potential of HEC for Cognitive Internet. Supported by case studies, forward-looking perspectives, and real-world applications, it provides comprehensive insights into this emerging paradigm.

翻译：从移动互联网向"认知互联网"的转型过程中,人类与技术及智能的交互方式正在发生重大变革。我们认为认知互联网超越了认知物联网的范畴,使联网对象能够独立获取知识和理解能力。与移动互联网和认知物联网不同,认知互联网在全网络范围内整合协同智能,将认知物联网领域与系统级协作和人类智能相融合。这种集成智能能够促进跨领域设备、服务、实体及个体间的交互,同时保持决策自主性并兼容多元化身份。本文深入探讨了"认知互联网"范式的核心要素、独特特征、优势及产业影响,重点阐释了适应性AI基础设施与混合边缘云平台在推动这一转型中的关键作用。该演进催生了认知服务、知识即服务经济模式、增强型决策自主权、可持续数字化进程、数据管理与处理技术的进步,以及对隐私保护的强化。本质上,本文为理解和利用混合边缘云在认知互联网中的变革潜力提供了关键资源。通过案例研究、前瞻性视角及实际应用支撑,为这一新兴范式提供了全面洞见。