The Computer That Beat the Human Jeopardy Champs

Item Number: 286
Time Left: CLOSED
Online Close: May 8, 2011 9:00 PM EDT
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Description
This past February, IBM unveiled a computer that played televised games of Jeopardy! against a pair of human champions -- and won.
How could that happen? This is your chance to find out. Meet with Andy Aaron, of IBM's Watson Jeopardy team, at your home, office or school and get the inside scoop.
Andy Aaron developed Watson's speaking voice and worked on the project for a year and a half. This is your chance to learn how Watson’s voice was made and how Watson trained to get ready for the big match.
Special Instructions
Date to be mutually agreed upon.
Available in Manhattan or Westchester only.
Aaron will meet at a home, office, or school, or give a talk in a classroom.
Expires December 31, 2011.