What is machine learning debt?

For a practical guide to integrate and test machine learning algorithms, check out Matthew Kirk's Thoughtful Machine Learning with Python. We truly live in an exceptional point in history. The ability to ask your TV to queue up the next episode of Game of Thrones, or to have it "learn" what you like to watch, and then suggest new options, is staggering. For years, companies have latched on to the trend of utilizing machine learning algorithms for great effect, whether it's trading on Wall Street or recognizing cat images. But there's a catch: there are many problems associated with shipping machine learning code.