Introduction to Machine Learning

Author(s): Carlos da Costa

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Lay the foundation for your machine learning journey with this comprehensive introduction

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When we hear about Machine Learning, our minds often jump to exciting technologies like ChatGPT, Gemini, and other generative AI tools. While these applications are impressive, they all share the same foundational principles of machine learning. To truly understand and harness the power of these innovations, it’s essential to build a strong foundation in the basics. In this blog post, we’ll introduce the fundamental concepts of machine learning, providing a beginner-friendly introduction to machine learning for anyone eager to explore the world of machine learning and Artificial Intelligence.

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What is Machine Learning?Training and testing setTypes of machine learningChallenges in Machine Learning

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In simple terms, machine learning is the science of teaching a computer to learn from data without being explicitly programmed.

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Consider a program designed to predict whether it will rain. In traditional programming, we would manually create rules to evaluate weather patterns. For example, we might check temperature, wind speed, cloud… Read the full blog for free on Medium.

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