Management Information Systems - Case Study 33: IBM's Watson: Can Computers Replace Humans?
Case Study Questions
How powerful is Watson? Describe its technology. Why does it require so much powerful hardware?
How "intelligent" is Watson? What can it do? What can't it do?
What kinds of problems is Watson able to solve? How useful a tool is it for knowledge management and decision making?
Do you think Watson will be as useful in other disciplines as IBM hopes? Will it be beneficial to everyone? Explain your answer.