Overview
Machine learning (ML) enables systems to learn patterns from data without explicit
programming, powering advancements in AI.
Key Algorithms
Supervised Learning: Uses labeled data (e.g., spam filters trained on email
datasets).
Unsupervised Learning: Identifies clusters in unlabeled data (e.g., customer
segmentation).
Neural Networks: Deep learning models excel in image recognition (e.g., CNNs in
medical imaging).
Applications
Natural Language Processing (NLP): Chatbots like ChatGPT leverage transformer
architectures.
Predictive Analytics: Forecasting stock trends or disease outbreaks.
Ethical Considerations
Bias: Training data reflecting societal biases can perpetuate discrimination.
Transparency: "Black box" models in healthcare or criminal justice raise
accountability concerns.
Critical Thinking Questions
How can bias mitigation be integrated into ML pipelines?
Should governments regulate AI development to prevent misuse?