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Part of the Business intelligence - business analytics glossary: Watson is an IBM supercomputer that combines artificial intelligence (AI) and sophisticated analytical software for optimal performance as a âquestion answeringâ machine. The supercomputer is named for IBMâs founder, Thomas J. Watson. The Watson supercomputer processes at a rate of 80 teraflops (trillion floating-point operations per second).
Students registered for these courses will have access to IBM Watson through the Watson Developer Cloud. They will work in teams to develop cognitive applications, and the winning entry will be awarded $100,000 in seed funding from IBM.