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Gescom
Profile Joined February 2010
Canada3516 Posts
February 15 2011 02:47 GMT
#61
During the show tonight there were several instances where Watson determined the answer after the other two contestants had already buzzed in.
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Hochmeister
Profile Joined August 2010
United States16 Posts
February 15 2011 02:57 GMT
#62
Just a heads up to people. There is an episode of the PBS program Nova available on their website discussing the development of "Watson". Its a pretty good watch if anyone is interested in some more information. I didn't see anyone bring up the episode from scanning through the thread if im repeating information i apologize.
Ludwigvan
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Germany2373 Posts
February 15 2011 02:59 GMT
#63
it seems like, with 'easier' questions he is just faster than the others who also know the answer. I am a bit disappointed that he doesn't have voice input. However, awesome!

i saw the episode here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/aleitchvidz
Endymion
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United States3701 Posts
February 15 2011 02:59 GMT
#64
This is amazing, it's really breaking down the barrier between nerds and non-nerds. The ability to speak in free english to a computer and get a natural response that's actually accurate is so much more powerful than people think. What's next, getting into your car and saying "hey, drive me to the airport but take the scenic route. Also, hit a starbucks on the way" Amazing.
Have you considered the MMO-Champion forum? You are just as irrational and delusional with the right portion of nostalgic populism. By the way: The old Brood War was absolutely unplayable
Sky
Profile Blog Joined July 2004
Jordan812 Posts
February 15 2011 03:06 GMT
#65
On February 15 2011 11:59 Endymion wrote:
This is amazing, it's really breaking down the barrier between nerds and non-nerds. The ability to speak in free english to a computer and get a natural response that's actually accurate is so much more powerful than people think. What's next, getting into your car and saying "hey, drive me to the airport but take the scenic route. Also, hit a starbucks on the way" Amazing.


I'm hoping for quick medical diagnosis and maybe chemical trouble-shooting for those dealing with possibly poisonous combinations.
...jumping into cold water whenever I get the chance.
TealLurker
Profile Joined June 2008
United States791 Posts
February 15 2011 03:27 GMT
#66
This begs of an SNL parody with Sean Connery.
iMbc
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States55 Posts
February 15 2011 03:28 GMT
#67
just finished watching it...wow...i totally thought watson was going to dominate because of his lead halfway through (5200 to 1000 to 200 i think) but its close (watson tied at 5000 with brad)....CAN'T WAIT FOR TOMORROW
durza
Profile Joined August 2009
United States667 Posts
February 15 2011 03:34 GMT
#68
I think Jennings figured out the best strat to maybe beating watson, he began to just try and buzz in on every question and then figure it out, Rutters than began to follow his example. Should be interesting.
caelym
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States6430 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-15 05:42:48
February 15 2011 03:41 GMT
#69
bad post. ignore.
rredtooth
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
5464 Posts
February 15 2011 04:02 GMT
#70
On February 15 2011 12:41 caelym wrote:
Watson didn't beat the pros yet... the title is very misleading.
read the OP. he wrote it before the actual match. he's talking about the 'practice round' where he was leading at the half.
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skuj
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States302 Posts
February 15 2011 04:17 GMT
#71
On February 15 2011 12:34 durza wrote:
I think Jennings figured out the best strat to maybe beating watson, he began to just try and buzz in on every question and then figure it out, Rutters than began to follow his example. Should be interesting.

thats how jennings did it for 75 episodes straight lol
"never attack" -stephano
Gleve
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States206 Posts
February 15 2011 04:28 GMT
#72
Very misleading OP.
Rutters came back and tied with Watson... Tomorrow should be awesome!
Like someone said before me Jennings strat seems like its the way to go.
Watson has proven to be a formidable opponent!

♞
Lucid90
Profile Joined September 2008
Canada340 Posts
February 15 2011 04:39 GMT
#73
I can make this program in 5 minutes.
Step 1: upload some software that will understand human voice
Step 2: google the question because it's a fucking computer. You can just stick a tiny usb stick that connects to the internet underneath all those layers of computers.
Step 3: write the code that will make the computer pick the most likely answer

congradulations IBM, you now have marketed your products to an even greater audience.
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Stratos_speAr
Profile Joined May 2009
United States6959 Posts
February 15 2011 04:47 GMT
#74
On February 15 2011 13:39 Lucid90 wrote:
I can make this program in 5 minutes.
Step 1: upload some software that will understand human voice
Step 2: google the question because it's a fucking computer. You can just stick a tiny usb stick that connects to the internet underneath all those layers of computers.
Step 3: write the code that will make the computer pick the most likely answer

congradulations IBM, you now have marketed your products to an even greater audience.


You're completely failing to understand the process. The computer is actually understanding the use of the complexities of the English language. Software that recognizes voice commands is very primitive and can only understand basic statements. It can't do anything like understand the various language devices used to make Jeopardy questions.
A sound mind in a sound body, is a short, but full description of a happy state in this World: he that has these two, has little more to wish for; and he that wants either of them, will be little the better for anything else.
Noev
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States1105 Posts
February 15 2011 04:57 GMT
#75
On February 15 2011 13:39 Lucid90 wrote:
I can make this program in 5 minutes.
Step 1: upload some software that will understand human voice
Step 2: google the question because it's a fucking computer. You can just stick a tiny usb stick that connects to the internet underneath all those layers of computers.
Step 3: write the code that will make the computer pick the most likely answer

congradulations IBM, you now have marketed your products to an even greater audience.


Its funny that the real magic is in step 3, you make it sound so easy but its understanding what the question is and picking the correct answer thats hard. especially with the puns and word play that is often used on that show. Thought it was really cool to watch my GF really liked it were gonna watch tomorrow.
Womwomwom
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
5930 Posts
February 15 2011 05:09 GMT
#76
Natural language processing is definitely not easy. Assuming there wasn't any dodgy stuff done beforehand, the speed and accuracy of the machine is impressive. Shame it doesn't seem to understand human speech and eliminate incorrect answers ("uh he just said that Watson").

Context is a big barrier for these programs, they actually talked about it on the show how a major hurdle is making it understand the difference between Usain Bolt running in a 100m race and McCain running for president; two phrases using one identical word but two whole different contexts and the program has to be able to make the distinction between the two words quickly and accurately.
mytent
Profile Joined December 2010
United States156 Posts
February 15 2011 05:30 GMT
#77
Um..

This Is just a normal computer on steroids. Thats it.

It's not a true learning computer. Just a powerful, well programmer one. It's a big gimmick, that's all it can ever be.


Skynet? Ha!

Yeah right..
mytent
Profile Joined December 2010
United States156 Posts
February 15 2011 05:33 GMT
#78
Programming it wouldn't have taken a genius. Just someone with a lot of time, it'd be tedious that's it.
Eggm
Profile Joined September 2009
United States152 Posts
February 15 2011 05:42 GMT
#79
Woww many people have said it already but after watching all those videos and really understanding it, this is truly amazing. I cannot wait for the results of this to start appearing in my everyday life, its going to make it so much better. My life that is.
muffley
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States280 Posts
February 15 2011 05:42 GMT
#80
On February 15 2011 14:33 mytent wrote:
Programming it wouldn't have taken a genius. Just someone with a lot of time, it'd be tedious that's it.

It's tedious to build a fancy new bridge. It's complicated and difficult to design a fancy new bridge.
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