inothernews: WISE OF THE MACHINE   In its first public demonstration, the computer system built by IBM defeated two “Jeopardy!” champions, including 74-consecutive-game-winner Ken Jennings… From the article: The room-sized system, powered by 90 servers and 360 computer chips, was built over the past four years by a team of IBM researchers Impressive technology is impressive, but I’m holding back on my awe until they can build a machine with the breadth and depth of knowledge necessary to defeat a Jeopardy! legend, in a box that’s roughly the same size as said human competitor.

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WISE OF THE MACHINE   In its first public demonstration, the computer system built by IBM defeated two “Jeopardy!” champions, including 74-consecutive-game-winner Ken Jennings…

From the article:

The room-sized system, powered by 90 servers and 360 computer chips, was built over the past four years by a team of IBM researchers

Impressive technology is impressive, but I’m holding back on my awe until they can build a machine with the breadth and depth of knowledge necessary to defeat a Jeopardy! legend, in a box that’s roughly the same size as said human competitor.

The Wall Street Journal

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    I watched the first round this morning. SO STOKED for rounds two and three!
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    TONIGHT. I AM SO EXCITED.
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    Awesome. Just awesome.
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    I can proudly say I saw all 74 times...Jennings won Jeopardy.
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    I wanna be smart like him!
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    OMG I can’t wait for this.
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    Oh ken, you so crazy!~
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