Computer Competes On Jeopardy

If you watch Jeopardy, you'll know that an IBM computer will compete on the show against two of the shows top champions!

IBM has been promoting this on their own TV commercials, too.

Up for grabs is a cool $1 million. The robot's name is "Watson." He has been four years in the making. His programmers say that "Watson's" ability to understand the meaning and context of human language, and rapidly process information to find precise answers to complex questions, holds enormous potential to transform how computers help people accomplish tasks in business and their personal lives."

Here's a link to a Jeopardy practice round with "Watson."

Now, if only "Watson" could pick the winners and the point spread in the NFL!