Supervised learning

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Supervised learning is when a model learns from examples. It’s like a teacher-student scenario: the teacher provides the student (the model) with questions and the correct answers. The student studies these, and over time, learns to answer similar questions on their own. It’s really helpful to train systems that will recognize images, translate languages, or predict likely outcomes. (Check out unsupervised learning below).

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Apple Intelligence

Supervised learning is a type of machine learning where the algorithm is trained on a dataset of labeled data. The algorithm learns from the data by matching the labels to the input features. Once trained, the algorithm can predict the labels for new data.

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Supervised learning is a type of machine learning where an algorithm learns from labeled data. Think of it like learning with a teacher. The teacher provides examples with known answers, and the student learns to find patterns and relationships in those examples to predict the answers for new, unseen examples.

Here's a breakdown:

Labeled data: This is the key ingredient. It consists of a set of input data (features) and their corresponding correct outputs (labels). For example, a dataset of images labeled as "cat" or "dog," or a dataset of emails labeled as "spam" or "not spam."
Training: The algorithm is fed this labeled data and learns to map the inputs to the correct outputs. It's like the student studying the examples provided by the teacher.
Prediction: Once the algorithm is trained, it can be used to predict the output for new, unseen input data. It's like the student taking a test after studying.
Here's an analogy:

Imagine you're teaching a child to identify different fruits. You show them an apple and say "this is an apple." You then show them an orange and say "this is an orange." You repeat this with various fruits. The child observes the features of each fruit (shape, color, texture) and learns to associate those features with the correct label (fruit name). After enough examples, the child can identify new fruits they haven't seen before.

Types of supervised learning:

Classification: Predicting a categorical output.
Example: Classifying emails as spam or not spam.
Regression: Predicting a continuous output.
Example: Predicting the price of a house based on its size, location, and other features.
Applications of supervised learning:

Image recognition: Identifying objects, faces, and scenes in images.
Spam filtering: Classifying emails as spam or not spam.
Medical diagnosis: Predicting diseases based on patient symptoms and medical history.
Fraud detection: Identifying fraudulent transactions.
Natural language processing: Tasks like sentiment analysis, machine translation, and text summarization.
Supervised learning is a powerful tool for building predictive models that can be used to solve a wide range of problems. It has become an essential part of many AI applications, from self-driving cars to personalized recommendations.

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