Machine Learning Basics - telivaina/ai GitHub Wiki
π€ What is Machine Learning?
Machine Learning (ML) is a subfield of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that enables computers to learn from data and make decisions or predictions without being explicitly programmed for every scenario.
Instead of writing fixed rules, we provide examples (data), and the machine learns patterns to perform tasks like classification, prediction, or clustering.
π Core Principles of ML
- Learning from Data: Models improve as they process more data.
- Generalization: The goal is to make accurate predictions on new, unseen data.
- Feedback Loop: ML systems evolve through retraining and performance evaluation.
π ML vs Traditional Programming
Traditional Programming | Machine Learning |
---|---|
Rules + Data β Output | Data + Output β Rules (Model) |
Explicit instructions | Learns from patterns in data |
Programmer defines logic | Algorithm finds logic |
Less flexible | Adaptive and improves over time |
Example: Calculator | Example: Spam Email Classifier |
π‘ Real-World Examples
- π E-commerce: Product recommendations
- π§ Email: Spam filtering
- π₯ Healthcare: Disease prediction
- π Autonomous Vehicles: Object detection and decision-making
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π Machine Learning bridges the gap between static programming and intelligent behaviorβmaking it one of the most powerful tools in modern AI.