What is Machine Learning?

Anyone curious who wants a straightforward and accurate overview of what machine learning is, about how it works, and its importance. We go through each of the pertinent questions raised above by slicing technical definitions from machine learning pioneers and industry leaders to present you with a basic, simplistic introduction to the fantastic, scientific field of machine learning. A glossary of terms can be found at the bottom of the article, along with a small set of resources for further learning, references, and disclosures. The scientific field of machine learning (ML) is a branch of artificial intelligence, as defined by Computer Scientist and machine learning pioneer [1] Tom M. Mitchell: "Machine learning is the study of computer algorithms that allow computer programs to automatically improve through experience [2]." An algorithm can be thought of as a set of rules/instructions that a computer programmer specifies, which a computer can process.