050: What is machine learning?

Machine learning is a field of computer science that uses statistical techniques to give computer systems the ability to "learn" (i.e., progressively improve performance on a specific task) with data, without being explicitly programmed. Why does Apple, Google and others want to have better machine learning technolgies? We are all giving companies our data to some degree -- but what if the data we provide can turn around and proactively give us things in return? That's what it's all about. || Let's continue our discussion! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @dexter_johnson and visit http://DexJohnsPC.com to stay on top of my latest posts. Share this podcast with a friend!