If I tell Watson a joke, will it get it? Could it tell me one?
One of the things we programmed it to do was recognize what humans would consider puns. It looks for word associations, for synonymy, for “sounds like.” But does the computer appreciate the humor? No, it doesn’t.
So no chance Watson could be an artist or poet either?
Actually, it could be programmed to have those features. You could train Watson to recognize modern art or classical art, symmetry, shape and color. You could tell it, This is good art, this is bad art. But again, that’s all.
Can Watson explain “Who’s On First”? if so, I will fear it.
[blockquote] 100% of Watson’s winnings were divided equally to World Vision and World Community Grid.
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A cool half mil to World Vision!