Machine Learning (ML) is shaking up the rapidly moving artificial intelligence (AI) industry in the technology sector. There are various types of machine learning that range from supervised to semisupervised and unsupervised. I will attempt to outline how they work and differ here.
In supervised learning the algorithms for data inputs and outputs are specified for the training data. An example would be training an algorithm to designate a picture of a rowboat or an absence of the rowboat or discern the rowboat from a motorboat or jetski. Labels are created for a series of pictures that either show or do not show a picture of the rowboat. Input data is used to train specific outputs and labels which should produce very accurate results when given previously unseen data. Supervised algorithms may include decision trees, classification, regression, and predictive modeling to learn and differentiate data.
Unsupervised learning is the opening act for supervised machine learning. Unlabeled data is used to train learning for unsupervised algorithms. What occurs in this instance is AI scans through the various data and looks for patterns or similarities in the data that can form a meaningful connection instead of seeking external measurement from predetermined labels. If you are unsure what you are looking for this may be a better way to search according to experts in this field.
There are at least five unsupervised learning techniques. Those include – dimensionality reduction, data clustering, transfer learning, outlier detection (anomaly), and graph-based algorithms.
With dimensional reduction every variable in a given data set is a separate dimension. The fewer dimensions the better quality the outcome.
In data clustering various data points that a similar are grouped together making the data yielded more efficient. I.e., demographics, purchase interests, and spending methods. Algorithms are converted into text vectors.
Transfer learning uses data taken from different tasks but somehow related to creating and fine-tuning arbitrary tags into new text with the correct labels. Oftentimes this method is used to solve data problems without labels.
When data is liberated outside of identifiable data points it is said to be an outlier or anomaly. Outlier detection removes the anomalies in the data preparation phase in order to increase performance in the end.
Graph-based algorithms erect graphs that depict the relationship between the data points. These graphs can transfer labels from known data points to unknown ones that are highly related. This allows for the construction of graphs between differing entities.
Semisupervised learning combines both supervised and unsupervised data searches. In essence, you take the data yielded from unsupervised algorithms label it and feed it into the supervised algorithms. The confluence of those two AI models begets a merger of data points. Where there is overlap a label is created. Some experts believe this method designates a more exhaustive set of tags or labels increasing its accuracy. .
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Many organizations are testing the efficacy of these types of learning to adjust their marketing and product selections accordingly. LinkedIn for instance is attempting to recommend specific courses according to what members might watch via video or read in specific articles. From this information, they can better see the appropriate skills and techniques that are most sought according to industry and sector.
Financial institutions are also making use of various ML and AI. They hope to be better equipped to offer key products or services, more competitive price structures, and ably forecast demand by enabling ML and AI to assist them.
Resources:
https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/feature/Comparing-supervised-vs-unsupervised-learning?