Watson takes on "Jeopardy!"

Here's a pretty cool read:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41582125/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/?gt1=43001

I'm very interested to see how this plays out - the computer vs. the two greatest "Jeopardy!" players of all.

 

Yeah, making sure not to miss this today. The questions are going to be so high-end smart, I'll be lucky to answer four right all week!

 

I'll take, "You're all fucked" for $200, Alex.

 

PBS did a nice lead-up documentary looking at the process of refining Watson.

 

I mean, the amount of time it takes a machine to buzz is has to be significantly less than it takes a human to do so, right?

 

I'm in.

 

Watson's cleaning up early. I'm sure everyone knows the answers, so he's just able to ring in quicker.

 

Am I understanding this wrong, or does Watson get multiple-choice answers?

 

He doesn't get multiple choice. He has to search his databases for the answer. The three things shown are his top 3 guesses and his confidence level on them.

 

Watson had a brutal second half of the opening round. He's tied at $5,000 with Brad. Ken is at $2,000.

 

How the hell are they gonna fit in another round plus final Jeopardy in less than 10 minutes?