Machine learning (ML) is a
subfield of artificial intelligence (AI) that uses algorithms
trained on data sets to create models. These models enable
machines to perform tasks that would otherwise only be possible
for humans, such as categorizing images, analyzing data, or
predicting price fluctuations.
It finds applications in
various fields, including natural language processing, computer
vision, speech recognition, email filtering, agriculture, and
medicine.
When applied to business
problems, it is known as predictive analytics. The mathematical
foundations of ML are provided by mathematical optimization
methods.
Data mining, a related field,
focuses on exploratory data analysis through unsupervised
learning. |