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Teaching Computers How to Learn

Posted November 9, 2016 | Leadership | Technology | Amplify
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In her article, Karolina Marzantowicz explores how computers learn. It turns out that teaching a cognitive application is rather like mentoring a new associate: setting tests, offering hints, and doling out lots of ­reinforcement as the application learns more and provides better answers. She discusses some of the different techniques required for acquiring basic knowledge, for learning a natural language, and for learning to make sense of images. 

About The Author
Karolina Marzantowicz
Karolina Marzantowicz acts as a technical executive, advisor, and catalyst who fosters curiosity to help lead the adaptation of rapidly changing IT environments and drive organizational agility. She bridges the technology, business innovation, and psychology worlds. Ms. Marzantowicz has been supporting companies in driving com­plex digital transformations; building and executing high-growth strategies; introducing emerging technologies;… Read More
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