Supercomputer Watson Loses to Human Opponent

[rnatalli]

http://news.google.com/news/more?pz=1&cf=all&ned=us&topic=n&ncl=dVgrJRkSY8SIqdM5Ybh0WqSSzEldM

It took a rocket scientist who happens to be a congressman, but Watson did fall.

 

[gmichael]

But Watson will keep getting faster and stronger as technology progresses.

 

[Rickster71]

It was a NJ Congressman; he probably bribed Watson.

 

[jostenmeat]

But Watson will keep getting faster and stronger as technology progresses.

Exactly. Kasparov beat Deep Blue the first time, but no more. Enjoy it while it lasts.

edit: I wish I saw the competition though. I wonder how good the computer's handwriting is for the double jeopardy.