I watched it and I agree. Watson was faster on the button. But so was Ken Jennings when he had his big run too against other people.
But I was very impressed with the programming of that machine. It could make complex associations and do it very well.
What amazed me was how Watson was so totally wrong of the Final question. I would have thought that would have been an easy one, but then again, Watson never had the 'pleasure' of flying through Chicago. He only travels via cyber space. ;~))
“But so was Ken Jennings when he had his big run too against other people”
I always figured Jennings’ secret was that he clicked in before he knew the answer. But that was his risk, and anyone could have taken it.