Watson, the IBM computer designed to take on humans in the quiz game Jeopardy, made its television debut last night. Positioned between two past Jeopardy champs, Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter, Watson’s swirling globe avatar was able to hold its own, finishing the first round tied with Rutter at $5,000.

Dr. Chris Welty, a member of Watson’s algorithms team, was on hand to provide commentary during Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s showing of the Jeopardy episode at the school’s Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center. Ars was there to hear his take.

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