Episode 279 • • 21:08 - 25:49
279: Dr. Watson I presume?
Dr. Watson, Healthcare Analytics and Search Engine Skepticism
IBM intends to transition Watson's technology into the medical field under the name "Dr. Watson" to provide deep analytics for healthcare diagnosis. This move is viewed as a way to replace expensive doctors with automated systems. Skepticism is expressed regarding why IBM has not used this technology to challenge Google in the search engine market if the analytical capabilities are as advanced as claimed.