By Cindy Clark, USA TODAY
Updated
Celebrated Jeopardy! contestants Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter have some hefty competition — in the form of a computer.
USA TODAY's Cindy Clark reports that an IBM computing system named "Watson" will compete on the first-ever man vs. machine competition, which will air Feb. 14, 15 and 16, with two matches being played over three consecutive days.
Jennings and Rutter, the show's two most successful contestants, will face off against Watson for a grand prize of $1 million, second place earning of $300,000 and third place of $200,000. Rutter and Jennings will donate 50% of their winnings to charity, and IBM will donate all of its winnings to charity.
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