Artificial Intelligence - Machine Learning



What is Artificial Intelligence?

Artificial Intelligence is the ability of machines to perform tasks like thinking, reasoning, and learning similar to humans. It is a broad field in science that includes various techniques like Machine learning, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, and more.

What is Machine Learning?

Machine learning (ML) is a subset of artificial intelligence that enables machines to learn from data without being explicitly programmed. It uses algorithms to analyze large amounts of data, learn from the insights, and gain patterns and make informed decisions.

In simple words, the machine "learns" from the data and uses this knowledge to make predictions and decisions.

Machine learning algorithms enhance their performance over time as they undergo continuous training and exposed to additional data. Machine learning models are the output or what the program learns by executing an algorithm on training data. The greater the amount of data used, the better the model will get.

There are three main types of machine learning −

  • Supervised Learning: In this type of learning, the machine is given labeled data to train algorithms especially to classify data or predict outcomes. Some of the algorithms include Linear regression, Logistic regression, Random Forest, and other.
  • Unsupervised Learning: In this type of learning, the machine is given unlabeled datasets to algorithms to find hidden patterns or data groupings. There are three types of unsupervised learning tasks which include clustering, association rule, and dimensionality reduction.
  • Reinforcement Learning: In this type of learning, an agent is trained to interpret the environment and learns from the feedback which is can be a reward (positive feedback) or penalty (negative feedback).
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are two term that are often used interchangeably. However, they are not the same thing but are closely connected.

Relationship Between AI and ML

Understanding the relationship between AI and ML is important for developing intelligent systems. The simplest way to understand this is −

  • AI is the broader concept of enabling a system to think, act, and learn like humans.
  • ML is an application of AI that allows machines to learn from data and gain knowledgeable insights.

Artificial Intelligence is the branch of computer science that covers a variety of approaches and algorithms, and machine learning being one of it.

Machine Learning Vs Artificial Intelligence

We are often confused between machine learning and artificial intelligence. The table below consists of the difference between both the terms −

Aspect Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning (ML)
Definition AI refers to the enabling systems to think, act, and learn similar to humans. ML is a subset of AI that focuses on algorithms that learn from data and gain insights.
Scope AI is a broad field that consists of various other technologies like Natural Language Processing and Robotics.
Goals To create systems that can perform tasks replicating humans. To develop models that can improve their performance over time as they are exposed to more data.
Techniques Used Includes reasoning, learning, planning, and understanding. Primarily uses statistical methods, neural networks, and decision trees.
Complexity Often involves multiple systems and layers of abstraction. Generally focuses on specific tasks and can be less complex.

Benefits of using AI and ML Together

AI and ML together offer some key benefits to enhance organizations and businesses which include −

  • Wider Data Ranges: Analyzing and understanding a wide range of structured and unstructured data sources.
  • Better Decision-Making: Improving data integrity, accelerating data processing, and reducing human error for more better and relevant decision-making.
  • Efficiency: Increasing operational efficiency and reducing costs.
  • Analytic Integration: Integrating predictive analytics and insights into business help them grow.
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