Machine learning is here. How switched on are you?

Machine learning, which used to be something only computer scientists in server rooms discussed, has become a hot topic, along with big data and artificial intelligence (AI). Machines develop algorithms that allow them to make predictions, such as the shows you might want to watch on Showmax or Netflix, to use a simple example. Machines will also update their models as new data is received, without human intervention. Advances in machine learning have caused many to fear that machines will replace human jobs. However, I'd like to argue that it can offer enormous benefits to business, and that now is the time to invest in it.