The Master Algorithm

Name: The Master Algorithm
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SKU: 9780141979243
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How the Quest for the Ultimate Learning Machine Will Remake Our World

By Pedro Domingos

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The Master Algorithm by Pedro Domingos explores the fascinating world of machine learning. It delves into the quest for a master algorithm that can be used to analyse data, discover hidden patterns, and drive AI innovation across industries. Domingos provides an insightful journey through various "tribes" of machine learning, revealing the potential impact on technology and society.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in the exciting field of machine learning and want to explore how it shapes the way the world operates. It offers an insightful journey into the quest for a single algorithm capable of solving every kind of problem, blending technical depth with fascinating real-world applications.

The Master Algorithm

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A spell-binding quest for the one algorithm capable of deriving all knowledge from data, including a cure for cancer.

Society is changing, one learning algorithm at a time, from search engines to online dating, personalised medicine to predicting the stock market. But learning algorithms are not just about Big Data; these algorithms take raw data and make it useful by creating more algorithms. This is something new under the sun—a technology that builds itself.

In The Master Algorithm, Pedro Domingos reveals how machine learning is remaking business, politics, science, and war. He takes us on an awe-inspiring quest to find The Master Algorithm—a universal learner capable of deriving all knowledge from data.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Pedro Domingos offers an engaging and accessible exploration of machine learning, explaining the field to both enthusiasts and experts alike. Reviews highlight how the book demystifies complex concepts, bridging the gap between technical depth and broad readability, and providing insights into machine learning's transformative potential. Recognised for shedding light on the five main techniques of the field, Domingos charmingly conveys his vision with clarity and authority, catering to anyone curious about AI's impact on the future.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141979243

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 257g

Pages: 352

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Computing & Technology Education & Reference Non-Fiction Pedro Domingos Penguin Books Science & Nature

About the Author

Pedro Domingos is one of the world's top machine learning researchers, and a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. He is a Fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence and has received Fulbright and Sloan Fellowships and the National Science Foundation's CAREER Award.