Author Topic: Ken Vs. Brad Vs. Computer (Read 6994 times)

MSTieScott · « **Reply #15 on:** January 13, 2011, 02:05:06 PM »

I wonder if there would be any difference in Watson's performance versus Ken and Brad if the game material is comparable to a regular episode or comparable to a Tournament of Champions episode. It seems like Tournament of Champions material is more straightforward with fewer of the in-clue hints that make correct responses easier for human players but are more likely to confuse Watson.

clemon79 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 13, 2011, 02:54:15 PM »

[quote name=\'weaklink75\' post=\'254598\' date=\'Jan 13 2011, 09:41 AM\']They took note of that in this AP article- they added a function where Watson has to physically press a buzzer to ring in...[/quote]
Cute. Wish they would have gone into more detail about what they did. The absolute fairest thing would be to rig up some kind of photo cell that triggers a relay when the you-may-buzz-in light goes on. It'll still be blindingly fast, but it would be an accurate representation of the senses and the humans would have one advantage that Watson would not: anticipation.

tpirfan28 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 13, 2011, 03:30:12 PM »

Video of Watson in action, from Engadget. Very excited to see this in full play.

Hastin · « **Reply #18 on:** January 13, 2011, 04:14:20 PM »

[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'254617\' date=\'Jan 13 2011, 12:30 PM\']Video of Watson in action, from Engadget. Very excited to see this in full play.[/quote]

I love the first video. Ken is SO frustrated he can't buzz in time.

Matt Ottinger · « **Reply #19 on:** January 13, 2011, 06:08:19 PM »

[quote name=\'Hastin\' post=\'254623\' date=\'Jan 13 2011, 04:14 PM\']I love the first video. Ken is SO frustrated he can't buzz in time.[/quote]
Um, yeah. Some of us already know how THAT feels.

brianhenke · « **Reply #20 on:** January 15, 2011, 11:35:35 AM »

[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'254627\' date=\'Jan 13 2011, 06:08 PM\'][quote name=\'Hastin\' post=\'254623\' date=\'Jan 13 2011, 04:14 PM\']I love the first video. Ken is SO frustrated he can't buzz in time.[/quote]
Um, yeah. Some of us already know how THAT feels.
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I just saw an IBM commerical promoting Watson's appearance a few minutes ago. Alex makes a brief appearance.

Brian

BrandonFG · « **Reply #21 on:** January 15, 2011, 01:12:42 PM »

[quote name=\'brianhenke\' post=\'254766\' date=\'Jan 15 2011, 11:35 AM\']I just saw an IBM commerical promoting Watson's appearance a few minutes ago. Alex makes a brief appearance.[/quote]
I noticed that as well, I think during last week's playoffs.

tpirfan28 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 15, 2011, 02:42:43 PM »

[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'254776\' date=\'Jan 15 2011, 01:12 PM\'][quote name=\'brianhenke\' post=\'254766\' date=\'Jan 15 2011, 11:35 AM\']I just saw an IBM commerical promoting Watson's appearance a few minutes ago. Alex makes a brief appearance.[/quote]
I noticed that as well, I think during last week's playoffs.
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This?

BrandonFG · « **Reply #23 on:** January 15, 2011, 03:01:09 PM »

[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'254791\' date=\'Jan 15 2011, 02:42 PM\'][quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'254776\' date=\'Jan 15 2011, 01:12 PM\'][quote name=\'brianhenke\' post=\'254766\' date=\'Jan 15 2011, 11:35 AM\']I just saw an IBM commerical promoting Watson's appearance a few minutes ago. Alex makes a brief appearance.[/quote]
I noticed that as well, I think during last week's playoffs.
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This?
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Yep. That's the one.

trainman · « **Reply #24 on:** January 16, 2011, 12:42:52 AM »

[quote name=\'brianhenke\' post=\'254766\' date=\'Jan 15 2011, 08:35 AM\']Alex makes a brief appearance.[/quote]

As does Johnny Gilbert.

And Alex Trebek's personalized chair.

Clay Zambo · « **Reply #25 on:** February 18, 2011, 07:21:29 PM »

Can I just say how classy the Watson-tournament set looks? Pity they can't (or won't) keep using it.