For nearly two years, IBM scientists have been working on a highly advanced Question Answering (QA) system, codenamed "Watson." The scientists believe that the computing system will be able to understand complex questions and answer with enough precision and speed to compete on Jeopardy!, America’s favorite quiz show. Officials from Jeopardy! announced plans to produce a human vs. machine competition on the renowned quiz show. Produced by Sony Pictures Television and distributed by CBS Television Distribution, Jeopardy! is a game demanding knowledge and quick recall, covering a broad range of topics, such as history, literature, politics, film, pop culture, and science.
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| 27 Apr 2009 | IBM Developing Computing System to Challenge Humans on America’s Favorite Quiz Show, Jeopardy! |
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Watson - Question Answering Computing System
Date added: 27 Apr 2009
For nearly two years IBM scientists have been working on a highly advanced Question Answering (QA) computing system, codenamed "Watson" -- aimed to compete in a human vs. machine contest on Jeopardy! - America’s favorite quiz show. Pictured: Dave Ferrucci, IBM scientist and Watson project director
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Jeopardy Set Photo
Date added: 27 Apr 2009
Photo courtesy of Jeopardy Productions Inc.
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Single Jeopardy Game Board
Date added: 27 Apr 2009
Photo courtesy of Jeopardy Productions Inc.
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