What Is Machine Learning?

AI Explained Simply April 30, 2025

Machine Learning sounds scary… but it’s just how machines learn from examples.

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Imagine showing a robot 100 pictures of cats and dogs…

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Machine learning means spotting patterns — like shapes, colors, or words.

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At first, it gets things wrong… but that’s how it learns!

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Humans learn by experience. Machines too. Just with LOTS more data.

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ML helps with face unlock, Netflix suggestions, spam filters & more!

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Machine Learning = Learning by example + patterns + correction.

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