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On 'Jeopardy,' human and computer are neck-and-port

IBM's Watson is tied with one of the human champions after the first round. The machine is good but has some flaws.A man-versus-machine showdown on popular U.S. quiz show "Jeopardy!" ended in a tie on the first day of a three-day challenge, when an IBM computer showed off its knowledge of the Beatles, as well as a few glitches.

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04:47 on February 15 2011

On 'Jeopardy,' human and computer are neck-and-port

L.A. Times - News — IBM's Watson is tied with one of the human champions after the first round. The machine is good but has some flaws.A man-versus-machine showdown on popular U.S. quiz show... more info

The Beatles

05:16 on February 15 2011

Man ties machine on Day 1 of "Jeopardy!" showdown

Reuters — NEW YORK (Reuters) - A man-versus-machine showdown on popular U.S. quiz show "Jeopardy!" ended in a tie on the first day of a three-day challenge, when an IBM computer sh... more info

The Beatles