Understanding and Cutting Through Machine Learning Hype

Machine Learning has evolved much from the context of an Artificial Intelligence subset to the status of disruptive technology. However, there is a gap between popular belief in machine learning and what machine learning tools can actually accomplish. Though it is perched top on the Hype Cycle, it is harder for people to see where the practical applications of machine learning lie. So when trying to push to find innovative ways to gain even the smallest of competitive advantages, it is better to familiarize oneself with facts about this technology. In essence, machine learning provides systems the ability to self-learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed.