IBM's Watson

1. I watched a few videos of IBM’s Watson playing Jeopardy, and what I am sure about is that although it might have a world of data and some limited knowledge of language,  it definitely doesn’t “understand” natural language and is not truly intelligent.

   Here are a few instances which prove my point.In the following video, Watson says Toronto as an answer to a question under the topic “US Cities”.
2. JEOPARDY COMPUTER MESSES UP LMAOOO

   FlyStewie25

   April 10, 2011 10:35:28 PM EDT
3. Here again, Watson comes up with weird answers such as ”Chemise”, “Skirt” and “Blouse” to questions under the section “Computer Keys”. See at time 8:40
4. Jeopardy! IBM Watson Day 3 (Feb 16, 2011) Part 1/2

   xMysticKnightx

   February 16, 2011 9:08:36 PM EST
5. There are many more such instances, which clearly demonstrate the point I am trying to make. Douglas Hofstadter has made similar remarks in the following debate. It also features one of the designers of Watson. Hofstadter’s remarks start at 19:49. If you have the time and curiosity, listen to the entire debate which starts at 8:03.
6. https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/28150782

   Hofstadter-on-watson by bothra90

   

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