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hvs
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Day 1: IBM Watson Ties for first on Jeopardy
I believe that it learns from the
correct
answers. i.e. once the question is complete, it can use the known correct answer in its analysis. But it can't "hear" anything.
lrm242
on Feb 15, 2011
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That's correct. Watson only learns from correct answers after a question has been completed. This is mentioned specifically int he Nova documentary.
nchlswu
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Looks like this isn't too clear. An IBM spokesperson said he can't hear what other players are saying at all and
only
takes input from the question board. (
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/02/ibms-wats...
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Regardless, Watson only selectively takes input, if it does at all.
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