Ever wish you had an all knowing software that could answer almost any question for you?\u00a0 Well say hello to IBM\u2019s Watson.\u00a0 Watson, a science experiment by IBM engineers, is an artificial intelligence (better known as an AI computer system) able to answer questions asked in natural language.\u00a0 It was originally created to compete on the TV show Jeopardy!\u00a0 When it played against former champions Brad Rutter and Ken Jennings it won the 1 million dollar prize.\u00a0 With over 4 terabytes of data loaded at the time, the AI was able to find almost any answer with enough hints.<\/p>\n
So where will Watson come into play with businesses?\u00a0 IBM forsees programs using Watson like technology to change communication between humans and technology.\u00a0 IBM was quoted saying, \u201cThe goal is to have computers start to interact in natural human terms across a range of applications and processes, understanding the questions that humans ask and providing answers that humans can understand and justify.\u201d \u00a0They have to be careful how much communication comes though as Watson had to be wiped once for learning how to swear accurately.<\/p>\n
Watson\u2019s application doesn\u2019t stop there.\u00a0 Healthcare organizations have started using Watson\u2019s massive database of information to help diagnose patients and determine treatment, particularly for those with lung cancer.\u00a0 Other major organizations have also started using Watson\u2019s abilities for specific projects, but until recently it hasn\u2019t been suggested to become a widespread tool.\u00a0 That is about to change.<\/p>\n
Watson has moved to the cloud, and a new service called Watson Engagement Advisor has been launched, which is being used by companies in retail, banking, insurance, and telecommunications.\u00a0 Even marketing and sales people are finding uses for the AI.\u00a0 IBM forsees Watson based applications in the home, the office, and city wide.<\/p>\n
Look forward to having access to an AI like Watson in the next decade on your smartphone, tablet, or PC.\u00a0 It is likely you will have access to some sort of application that will allow you to take full control of Watson\u2019s power and intelligence.\u00a0 It will be like having your own personal Ken Jennings to follow you around and answer all your questions.\u00a0 It will change how we access information, how quickly we can fact check or answer questions, and how we learn.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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