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

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-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.