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8. Machine Learning

Paul D. Crutcher1  , Neeraj Kumar Singh2 and Peter Tiegs3
(1)
Welches, OR, USA
(2)
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
(3)
Hillsboro, OR, USA
 

In earlier chapters, we discussed aspects of computer architecture and how to efficiently program and deploy software. Thus far, we’ve been successful getting computers to carry out what they have been programmed to accomplish. Beyond traditional programming, questions arise about whether or not computers can mimic humans in terms of intelligence and learning. In science fiction literature, there are many stories of machines ...

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