Machine Learning
Definition
A subset of AI where systems learn patterns from data and improve their performance over time without being explicitly programmed for each task.
Machine Learning (ML) is the engine behind most modern AI applications. Instead of writing rules manually, ML algorithms are trained on datasets to identify patterns and make predictions. The three main paradigms are supervised learning (learning from labeled examples), unsupervised learning (finding structure in unlabeled data), and reinforcement learning (learning through trial and reward). Common algorithms include decision trees, support vector machines, and neural networks. ML powers everything from spam filters and recommendation engines to autonomous vehicles and medical diagnostics.
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