IBM’s Watson is a computer designed to answer open-ended questions by understanding context and language. It was tested on the TV show Jeopardy! and defeated two champions. IBM hopes to use Watson in fields such as medicine and law. Born in the headquarters of one of the world’s largest technology companies, IBM’s Watson is a […]
Sherlock Holmes, created by Arthur Conan Doyle, is a famous detective character in 60 mystery stories. The popular phrase “Elementary, my dear Watson” is not in the original books. Doyle attempted to kill off the character but later reintroduced him to raise money for his missionary work. Detective Sherlock Holmes is a famous character created […]
Dr. Watson is Sherlock Holmes’ biographer and friend, appearing in over 93% of Conan Doyle’s works. He contrasts Holmes’ scientific approach with his romanticism and is willing to accompany him into danger. He has been played by various actors in adaptations of the Sherlock Holmes stories. Doctor Watson is the brother of fictional detective Sherlock […]
