KEY LEARNINGS
  • Machine learning enables computers to improve through experience rather than explicit programming.
  • Supervised learning uses labeled examples, unsupervised learning finds hidden patterns, and reinforcement learning optimizes through trial and error.
  • The training process involves data collection, feature engineering, model training, and testing—each step can introduce errors.
  • Model drift means trained models degrade over time as real-world patterns change.
  • Effective governance requires continuous monitoring and clear criteria for model retraining or retirement.
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