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IBM to invest $1 billion in Watson supercomputer division
IBM to invest $1 billion in Watson supercomputer division
IBM has announced that it will invest $1 billion in a new Watson supercomputing division to exploit its abilities. 09 Jan 2014
IBM now using Watson supercomputer to save lives
IBM now using Watson supercomputer to save lives
IBM's supercomputer will now help save lives. After beating up on lowly humans on 'Jeopardy,' IBM's supercomputer Watson will now help Wellpoint ...... 13 Sep 2011 - 7 comments
IBM confirms processor technology in 'Watson' will power Wii U
IBM confirms processor technology in 'Watson' will power Wii U
IBM has confirmed this week that it will be providing the microprocessors for the upcoming Nintendo Wii U console, and that the technology will ...... 12 Jun 2011 - 9 comments
Watson beats puny humans in last day of 'Jeopardy' event
Watson beats puny humans in last day of 'Jeopardy' event
The IBM supercomputer 'Watson' has finished handily defeating its human opponents on Jeopardy today, beating former champions Ken Jennings and Bruce Rutter. ...... 17 Feb 2011 - 21 comments
Man versus machine 'Jeopardy' is highest-rated episode in years, Watson fumbles important question in day 2
Man versus machine 'Jeopardy' is highest-rated episode in years, Watson fumbles important question in day 2
Last night's showing of "Jeopardy!," which featured former champions Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter taking on IBM's supercomputer Watson, was ...... 16 Feb 2011 - 4 comments
IBM supercomputer beats humans in Jeopardy practice round
IBM supercomputer beats humans in Jeopardy practice round
IBM's supercomputer "Watson," set to take on human contestants on "Jeopardy" this month, has beaten its two competitors in a quick practice round. ...... 07 Feb 2011 - 3 comments
     

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