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Stephen Baker takes readers inside the high stakes world of artificial intelligence as IBM engineers attempt to build a computer capable of defeating the greatest Jeopardy champions in history. This narrative follows the development of Watson, a machine designed not just to process data, but to master the nuances of human language, irony, and culture. It captures the tension of the lab and the dr…

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