Author Topic: NYT: Computer Program to Take On ‘Jeopardy!’ (Read 3372 times)

chad1m · « **Reply #15 on:** April 28, 2009, 02:52:27 PM »

[quote name=\'rugrats1\' post=\'214282\' date=\'Apr 28 2009, 12:44 PM\']Curiously, what will happen if the computer becomes champion? Will it play on like the humans, or will the second place contestant become champ?[/quote]Nope, the computer will remain champion until he is defeated. Alex will feed checks into his floppy drive at the end of every show, presumably used to purchase computer-themed tchotchkes on eBay.

Jay Temple · « **Reply #16 on:** April 28, 2009, 02:56:17 PM »

I'm less interested in how often the computer responds correctly than in how it wagers.

Speedy G · « **Reply #17 on:** April 28, 2009, 07:51:44 PM »

I have a very important question.

If the computer can buzz in faster than humanly possible, doesn't that mean it also beats the staffer who turns on the buzzers in the first place?

Kevin Prather · « **Reply #18 on:** April 28, 2009, 07:54:28 PM »

[quote name=\'Speedy G\' post=\'214317\' date=\'Apr 28 2009, 04:51 PM\']
I have a very important question.

If the computer can buzz in faster than humanly possible, doesn't that mean it also beats the staffer who turns on the buzzers in the first place?
[/quote]
Not if it responds to the buzzers being turned on.

rugrats1 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 28, 2009, 09:42:00 PM »

[quote name=\'chad1m\' post=\'214296\' date=\'Apr 28 2009, 02:52 PM\']Alex will feed checks into his floppy drive at the end of every show, presumably used to purchase computer-themed tchotchkes on eBay.
[/quote]

They must be using an outdated computer, as many people use flash drives now.

weaklink75 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 28, 2009, 10:16:58 PM »

It's an interesting idea...and I agree, the wagering on DD's and FJ would be the most intriguing thing about it. I think you would have to do it more than once however- maybe do a special week of shows and have 5 different pairs of players come in of various ages- say two kids, two teens, two college players, two normal J! champs, then finish off the week with Jennings and Rutter (Call it the "Man vs Machine Invitational" or something like that).

chad1m · « **Reply #21 on:** April 28, 2009, 10:37:50 PM »

[quote name=\'rugrats1\' post=\'214331\' date=\'Apr 28 2009, 09:42 PM\']They must be using an outdated computer, as many people use flash drives now.[/quote]It's much more difficult to feed $20,000 into a USB port.