My dear Watson

[Agent : Orange]

I'm surprised there hasn't been more discussion about this - or at least, I haven't stumbled into any of the myriad discussions going on about it yet.

A supercomputer named Watson has defeated two of the best players of Jeopardy in the world.  I saw a special on the machine on Nova, which was very interesting. But actually seeing it on television was a trip and a half.

Part 1
Jeopardy! The IBM Challenge Day 3 Part 1/2 (Season 27.23-3) Ken, Watson, & Brad
Part 2
Jeopardy! The IBM Challenge Day 3 FINALS Part 2/2 (Season 27.23-3) Ken, Watson, & Brad

This is an interesting application of neural networks to a low-level AI. I really do think Watson is a significant step forward, probably larger than anyone really imagines right now.

Wondering what others opinions here may be.

[Marc.Knight]

I'm surprised there hasn't been more discussion about this - or at least, I haven't stumbled into any of the myriad discussions going on about it yet.

A supercomputer named Watson has defeated two of the best players of Jeopardy in the world.  I saw a special on the machine on Nova, which was very interesting. But actually seeing it on television was a trip and a half.

Part 1
Jeopardy! The IBM Challenge Day 3 Part 1/2 (Season 27.23-3) Ken, Watson, & Brad
Part 2
Jeopardy! The IBM Challenge Day 3 FINALS Part 2/2 (Season 27.23-3) Ken, Watson, & Brad

This is an interesting application of neural networks to a low-level AI. I really do think Watson is a significant step forward, probably larger than anyone really imagines right now.

Wondering what others opinions here may be.

extra odd.

[MV/Liberace!]

i feel like they shouldn't have given it to the computer when it answered "mickey" rather than "mickey mouse."  seemed like a misstep.  no human would answer with only "mickey."

[aldousburbank]

Is it just me, or does anybody else here sense that we have found Our C2C host upgrade in Watson?