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  • Join us for the first human vs. computer Jeopardy contest!

    Tue, Feb 15, 2011 @ 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science, Information Sciences Institute, Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, USC Viterbi School of Engineering

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    IBM's Watson computer will be challenging the all-time human greatest Jeopardy champions on Feb. 14, 15, and 16th at 7PM on KABC.

    IBM will be hosting a watch party Tuesday, Feb 15th, 6:30 - 8PM, and inviting USC students, including the Schools of Cinematic Arts, Annenberg, Business and Engineering and residents of University Gateway Apartments to attend.

    Steve Canepa, IBM's General Manager, Global Media & Entertainment Industry, will host the event live.

    When: Tuesday, February 15th, 6:30 - 8:00PM (Jeopardy! starts at 7pm)
    Where: The new University Gateway Apartments, 3335 South Figueroa St.
    Enter through the main entrance on Figueroa, midway between Jefferson and 32nd Street.
    The party will be at the 25-monitor video wall behind the security desk and in the adjacent lounge.

    Check out the background on this unique happening:
    http://www.jeopardy.com/news/watson1x7ap4.php

    Free Pizza! Win a Watson T-Shirt (if you're lucky)! See you there!

    Location: University Gateway Apartments, 3335 South Figueroa St

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: Eric Mankin

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