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IBM's Watson to help doctors with diagnoses

Christopher White — Mon, 23 May 2011 01:49:58 +0000

Watson’s goal to take over the world is continuing. IBM’s supercomputer first took out top Jeopardy contestants earlier this year. Now, according to USA Today, Watson is preparing to be used in the medical field... Read more...

"What is Global Thermonuclear War?" Why Watson isn't Skynet

Tzvi Friedman — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:34:55 +0000

As Watson utterly destroyed Jeopardy’s two reigning human champions at their own game, the tech world applauded IBM’s creation, but the applause was tempered by an almost palpable sense of anxiety. It’s that looking-over-the-precipice feeling... Read more...

IBM's Watson beats Jeopardy champions in first round

Christopher White — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:44:05 +0000

"Elementary, my dear Watson." IBM's supercomputer, named Watson in honor of IBM founder Thomas J. Watson, bested star Jeopardy contestants Brad Rutter and Ken Jennings and it wasn't even close. Watson ended the day with... Read more...