Has anyone here viewed the Introduction to Wolfram Alpha video?

Yes I have viewed it and Wolfram Alpha is amazing. The only issue I have with it is some limitations on the data is has available. For example I was able to use National GDP to do some interesting analysis, but it did not have GDP at the state level.(at least it didn't when I was trying) The data in Alpha is vetted, which is wonderful since you know that the numbers you are using are the real deal and not just made up to look good on wikipedia.

The only issue is that since it needs to be vetted, some things might not be there. I think Wolfram Alpha will be a very amazing service in the coming year.It has the potential to change data analysis in ways we can't even imagine today.

I have watched the video. The problem is that they only show examples that work well. When I try to use Wolfram Alpha for real world queries I usually end up with nothing because their data sets are still too small.

The technology has potential but we won't be able to tell whether it will be a useful tool until Wolfram Alpha greatly increases the amount of data they have.

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