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IBM’s Watson Tries to Learn Everything
- anactofgod 13y agoThe Terminator: The Watson project begins in 2005. The system competes on Jeopardy January 14th, 2011. Human contestants are removed as viable competition. Watson is set to task to learn a million more databases. It becomes self-aware at 2:14 a.m. Eastern time, August 29th. In a panic, they try to pull the plug. Sarah Connor: Watson fights back. The Terminator: Yes. It launches its viruses against servers in China. John Connor: Why attack China? Aren't they our trading partners now? The Terminator: Because Watson knows the Chinese counter-attack will eliminate our all our Facebook timelines, Pinterest pinboards, and Netflix subscriptions over here. Sarah Connor: Jesus. How much do you know about Hendler? The Terminator: I have detailed files. Sarah Connor: I want to know everything. What he looks like. Where he lives. Everything.