It is no doubt that everyone has come in contact with Machine Learning (ML) algorithms, perhaps without knowing that they have or what they are, but they certainly have. In all these instances some form an ML algorithm is used, which a powerful tool that many corporations are now adopting to derive more value. When we think about our mind, it is much like an ML algorithm. We feed our mind certain data, in the form of stories we tell ourselves, the experiences we have, beliefs, things we read or watch, the music we listen to and the ideas we get from the people we interact with. Much like an ML algorithm, we train our brain to make decisions based on the input we give it and our emotional reaction to it.

Source: Forbes January 01, 2018 01:41 UTC