Machine Learning Will Require A Shake-Up Of Higher Education And Tech Skills

Evolutions in machine learning will require a shake-up of higher education to ensure people have the right skills to get the most out of a world gradually succumbing to automation. That's according to a report by The Royal Society into the various impact machine learning will have on society and business; unsurprisingly, like many reports and hot takes from various bodies and industry, The Royal Society found that the rise of machine learning can bring a host of benefits. But amid the potential to yield smart applications, better services, and extract value from big data being harvested by Internet of Things (IoT) networks, The Royal Society highlighted that smart machines and systems will need new skills to not only keep them up and running but also ensure that robots do not replace human workers completely. "Machine learning will increasingly feature in both our work and personal lives. While not necessarily replacing jobs or functions outright, machine learning will force us to think about our occupations, and the skills necessary to function in a world where these systems are ubiquitous," the report explained.