HML: Lesson - What is Machine Learning?

What is Machine Learning?

Think About It...

As we begin our first lesson, ask yourself a few questions:

• How do you learn new things?
• Do you think you could translate how you think to how a machine thinks?

Introduction to Machine Learning

As a human, you have learned so many things in life so far. Have you ever taken time to think about how you have actually learned so much? How did you learn your alphabets, how to read, how to recognize numbers, how to count, how to compute math, how to brush your teeth, how to tie your shoes, how to play your favorite game(s), and/or how to draw, sing, or play an instrument?

Video Lesson

Watch the following video for a brief overview of machine learning before we explore the types of ways machines learns.

Video Source: LearnFree (YouTube)

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