Chapter 1
The birth of thinking machines
Chapter 2
How machines actually learn
Chapter 3
AI in your daily life
Chapter 4
The future and ethics of AI
YOUR GOAL
Master of Learning about artificial intelligence
Ch 3 · AI in your daily life
play_review AI All Around Us
AI's in your feed, AI's in your stream. Smart suggestions, living the dream!
play_review Machine translation translates languages instantly by mapping words to multidimensional mathematical spaces.
play_review Facial recognition uses mathematical maps of your facial features to unlock devices and organize photos.
Fun Fact
Streaming suggestions: Over 80 percent of the shows watched on Netflix are discovered through the platform's automated recommendation algorithm.
Glossary
algorithm (noun)
A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer. Spotify launched its personalized Discover Weekly feature in 2015, transforming how millions navigate music recommendations daily.
A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer. Spotify launched its personalized Discover Weekly feature in 2015, transforming how millions navigate music recommendations daily.
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Where does the primary processing of your voice commands to smart assistants usually happen?
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How does facial recognition software adapt to a user growing a beard or wearing glasses?
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What is the term for an algorithm that suggests content based on your past behavior?
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Which AI field focuses on enabling computers to understand and write human language?
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What percentage of shows watched on Netflix are driven by its recommendation algorithm?
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What risk can occur when recommendation algorithms only show you content you already agree with?