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Machine Learning (ML)

Also known as: ML & Machine Learning

Plain English

that learn from .

Definition

Machine Learning is a subset of AI that enables to learn from and improve without being explicitly programmed.

In practice

Used for predictions, recommendations, and recognition in digital products.

In context

It becomes the right approach when the rules are real but nobody can articulate them: fraud , say, where experts recognise the signal without being able to write it down.

The reality

require large amounts of quality and ongoing tuning to remain effective.

Compared with

Machine Learning vs Artificial Intelligence

AI is the broad goal of machines performing tasks that need intelligence. Machine learning is the dominant method of getting there, learning from rather than being programmed with them.

FAQ

Common questions

A few practical answers to the questions that usually come up around this term.

What is machine learning?

It is a method where learn from to improve over time.

How is machine learning used?

For predictions, recommendations, and .

What is the difference between AI and ML?

AI is the broader concept, ML is a specific approach within it.

What does machine learning need to work?

Large amounts of quality and training.

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