The Many Hats of Watson the Supercomputer
October 23, 2014
The article titled IBM Opens Watson Headquarters in NYC Amid New Cognitive Milestones on eweek cheers Watson on in his many current pursuits. New York’s Silicon Alley is Watson’s new home, near Facebook and Cooper Union. As Watson settles in (accompanied by an entourage of 600 IBM employees, which is less than half of the staff assigned to Watson overall) IBM continues to hype their supercomputer. The article states,
“IBM describes Watson as a groundbreaking platform that represents a new era of computing based on its ability to interact in natural language, process vast amounts of big data to uncover patterns and insights, and learn from each interaction… An interactive client experience lab will serve as a place for IBM clients to experience Watson and learn how it can help transform their businesses. In addition, the headquarters will host a design lab for continuously enhancing the user experience…”
Universities are also embracing Watson, with initiatives at ten top schools teaching Watson programming courses this semester, and CUNY students competing to develop Watson-based apps. In the meantime, Watson is being kept busy learning Spanish, improving cancer care, advising college students, and powering better travel experience through WayBlazer. When does Watson rest?
Chelsea Kerwin, October 23, 2014
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