Is Statistical Learning 'All We Need'?
Hey everyone! Let’s talk about machine learning. It’s everywhere now, right? From your phone unlocking with your face to recommending weirdly specific t-shirts online. But what is it, fundamentally? At its core, it’s about teaching computers to do stuff by showing them examples, rather than programming explicit rules for every conceivable situation. Think about teaching a kid what a dog is. You don’t list out “has four legs, barks, wags tail, etc....