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5.3 Man vs. Machine: How IBM Built a Jeopardy Champion

Quick Question

Which of the following two questions do you think would be easiest for a computer to answer?

Was Abraham Lincoln generally considered a happy man? close

 

What year was Abraham Lincoln born? check

 

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Explanation The second question would be the easiest, because the answer is a fact. The first question is much more subjective.

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