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What Is ML in Computer Science

Machine learning (ML) is a subset of artificial intelligence that enables computers to learn from data and make predictions or decisions without explicit programming. It encompasses various types, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning, each with distinct methods of learning from data. ML has applications in diverse fields such as image recognition, natural language processing, and autonomous vehicles.

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What Is ML in Computer Science

Machine learning (ML) is a subset of artificial intelligence that enables computers to learn from data and make predictions or decisions without explicit programming. It encompasses various types, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning, each with distinct methods of learning from data. ML has applications in diverse fields such as image recognition, natural language processing, and autonomous vehicles.

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what is ml

Machine learning (ML) is a subfield of artificial intelligence (AI) that enables computers to
learn from data without being explicitly programmed. Essentially, it's about giving computers
the ability to:

 Learn from data: ML algorithms analyze large datasets to identify patterns and
relationships.
 Make predictions or decisions: Based on the learned patterns, ML models can make
predictions or decisions on new, unseen data.
 Improve over time: As more data becomes available, ML models can refine their
predictions and improve their accuracy.

Here's a breakdown of key concepts:

How it works:

 Instead of writing explicit rules for a computer to follow, ML engineers provide


algorithms with large amounts of data.
 The algorithms then "learn" from this data, identifying patterns and relationships that
can be used to make predictions or decisions.
 This learning process can be automated, allowing computers to adapt and improve
over time without human intervention.

Types of Machine Learning:

 Supervised Learning:
o The algorithm learns from labeled data, where the desired output is known.
o Examples: Predicting house prices based on historical data, classifying emails
as spam or not spam.
 Unsupervised Learning:
o The algorithm learns from unlabeled data, where the desired output is
unknown.
o Examples: Clustering customers into groups based on their purchasing
behavior, detecting anomalies in data.
 Reinforcement Learning:
o The algorithm learns through trial and error, receiving feedback in the form of
rewards or penalties.
o Examples: Training a computer to play a game, controlling a robot.

Applications of Machine Learning:

ML is used in a wide variety of applications, including:

 Image and speech recognition


 Natural language processing
 Fraud detection
 Recommendation systems
 Medical diagnosis
 Autonomous vehicles
In essence, ML is a powerful tool that allows computers to learn from data and make
intelligent decisions.

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