There’s a data expert making a name for itself in the corporate world today, and it’s attracting a lot of attention. It’s a lightning-fast learner, speaks eight languages and is considered an expert in multiple fields. It’s got an exemplary work ethic, is a speed reader and finds insights no one else can. On a personal note, it’s a mean chef and even offers good dating advice. 

The name of this paragon? Watson. IBM Watson.

Named after IBM’s first CEO, Watson was created back in 2007 as part of an effort by IBM Research to develop a question-answering system that could compete on the American quiz show “Jeopardy.” Since trouncing its human opponents on the show in 2011, it has expanded considerably. What started as a system focused on a single core capability — answering questions posed by humans in natural language — now includes dozens of services spanning language, speech, vision and data analysis.

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