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Dr. Watson: How IBM’s supercomputer could improve health care

Dr. Watson: How IBM’s supercomputer could improve health care

Watson, the IBM supercomputer that defeated the world’s best “Jeopardy!” playersthis year, has found a job in medicine. It won’t be consulting with patients, but a version of the game-show champion could appear in examination rooms, offering assistance to flesh-and-blood physicians. But how soon might you see Dr.

 

Computer finishes off human opponents on 'Jeopardy!'

Computer finishes off human opponents on 'Jeopardy!'

IBM supercomputer Watson won its second "Jeopardy!" game in Wednesday's edition of the TV show, completing a two-game sweep of its two human opponents.

 

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