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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"
by hvs 16y ago
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 16y agoThat's correct. Watson only learns from correct answers after a question has been completed. This is mentioned specifically int he Nova documentary.
- nchlswu 16y agoLooks 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-watson-on-jeopardy-round-1-ends-in-a-tie.html http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/02/ibms-wats...) Regardless, Watson only selectively takes input, if it does at all.