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How do ML algorithms learn to optimize themselves so that they are reliable and accurate when used on new/unseen data?

Thursday, 19 February 2026 by richsull

Machine learning algorithms achieve reliability and accuracy on new or unseen data by a combination of mathematical optimization, statistical principles, and systematic evaluation procedures. The learning process is fundamentally about finding suitable patterns in data that capture genuine relationships rather than noise or coincidental associations. This is accomplished through a structured workflow that involves data

  • Published in Artificial Intelligence, EITC/AI/GCML Google Cloud Machine Learning, Introduction, What is machine learning
Tagged under: Artificial Intelligence, Generalization, Google Cloud, Hyperparameter Tuning, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Model Optimization, Regularization

At which point in the learning step can one achieve 100%?

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 by MJ De Sousa

In the context of machine learning, particularly within the framework provided by Google Cloud Machine Learning and its introductory concepts, the question of "At which point in the learning step can one achieve 100%?" brings forth important considerations regarding the nature of model training, validation, and the conceptual understanding of what 100% refers to in

  • Published in Artificial Intelligence, EITC/AI/GCML Google Cloud Machine Learning, Introduction, What is machine learning
Tagged under: Artificial Intelligence, Generalization, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Overfitting, Training Accuracy

What is the biggest bias in Machine Learning?

Saturday, 27 December 2025 by Hugo Lopes

In machine learning, the concept of "bias" encompasses several nuanced meanings, but when addressing the largest or most significant bias in machine learning, particularly in the context of practical applications and system deployment, data bias—or more specifically, training data bias—stands out as the most profound and impactful form. This type of bias is intricately connected

  • Published in Artificial Intelligence, EITC/AI/GCML Google Cloud Machine Learning, Introduction, What is machine learning
Tagged under: Artificial Intelligence, Bias-Variance Tradeoff, Data Bias, Ethical AI, Fairness, Generalization, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation

How does an ML model learn from its reply? I know we sometimes use a database to store replies. Is that how it works, or are there other methods?

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 by Patrick van Vilsteren

Machine learning (ML) is a subset of artificial intelligence that enables systems to learn from data, identify patterns, and make decisions or predictions with minimal human intervention. The process by which an ML model learns does not involve simply storing its replies in a database and referencing them later. Rather, ML models utilize statistical methods

  • Published in Artificial Intelligence, EITC/AI/GCML Google Cloud Machine Learning, Introduction, What is machine learning
Tagged under: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Generalization, Google Cloud, Machine Learning, Model Deployment, Model Training, Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Supervised Learning

Is in-sample accuracy compared to out-of-sample accuracy one of the most important features of model performance?

Monday, 08 September 2025 by Martyna Helman

In-sample accuracy compared to out-of-sample accuracy is a fundamental concept in deep learning, and understanding the distinction between these two metrics is of central importance for building, evaluating, and deploying neural network models using Python and PyTorch. This topic directly relates to the core objective of machine learning and deep learning: to develop models that

  • Published in Artificial Intelligence, EITC/AI/DLPP Deep Learning with Python and PyTorch, Introduction, Introduction to deep learning with Python and Pytorch
Tagged under: Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Generalization, Model Evaluation, Overfitting, PyTorch

Why is the step of evaluating a machine learning model’s performance on a separate test dataset essential, and what might happen if this step is skipped?

Thursday, 24 April 2025 by Mohammed Khaled

In the field of machine learning, evaluating a model's performance on a separate test dataset is a fundamental practice that underpins the reliability and generalizability of predictive models. This step is integral to the model development process for several reasons, each contributing to the robustness and trustworthiness of the model's predictions. Firstly, the primary purpose

  • Published in Artificial Intelligence, EITC/AI/GCML Google Cloud Machine Learning, Introduction, What is machine learning
Tagged under: Artificial Intelligence, Generalization, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Model Validation, Overfitting

Why does the batch size control the number of examples in the batch in deep learning?

Friday, 09 August 2024 by Tomasz Ciołak

In the realm of deep learning, particularly when employing convolutional neural networks (CNNs) within the TensorFlow framework, the concept of batch size is fundamental. The batch size parameter controls the number of training examples utilized in one forward and backward pass during the training process. This parameter is pivotal for several reasons, including computational efficiency,

  • Published in Artificial Intelligence, EITC/AI/DLTF Deep Learning with TensorFlow, Convolutional neural networks in TensorFlow, Convolutional neural networks basics
Tagged under: Artificial Intelligence, Batch Size, Convergence, Generalization, Gradient Descent, Memory Constraints

Does a proper approach to neural networks require a training dataset and an out-of-sample testing dataset, which have to be fully separated?

Friday, 14 June 2024 by Agnieszka Ulrich

In the realm of deep learning, particularly when employing neural networks, the proper handling of datasets is of paramount importance. The question at hand pertains to whether a proper approach necessitates both a training dataset and an out-of-sample testing dataset, and whether these datasets need to be fully separated. A fundamental principle in machine learning

  • Published in Artificial Intelligence, EITC/AI/DLPP Deep Learning with Python and PyTorch, Data, Datasets
Tagged under: Artificial Intelligence, Cross-validation, Data Leakage Prevention, Data Separation, Generalization, Hyperparameter Tuning, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Model Performance, Neural Networks, PyTorch

How does the integration of deep neural networks enhance the ability of reinforcement learning agents to generalize from observed states to unobserved ones, particularly in complex environments?

Tuesday, 11 June 2024 by EITCA Academy

The integration of deep neural networks (DNNs) into reinforcement learning (RL) frameworks has significantly advanced the capability of RL agents to generalize from observed states to unobserved ones, especially in complex environments. This synergy, often referred to as Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL), leverages the representation power of DNNs to address the challenges posed by high-dimensional

  • Published in Artificial Intelligence, EITC/AI/ARL Advanced Reinforcement Learning, Deep reinforcement learning, Planning and models, Examination review
Tagged under: Actor-Critic, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Generalization, Neural Networks, Q-learning

Is the out-of-sample loss a validation loss?

Thursday, 14 March 2024 by Dimitrios Efstathiou

In the realm of deep learning, particularly in the context of model evaluation and performance assessment, the distinction between out-of-sample loss and validation loss holds paramount significance. Understanding these concepts is important for practitioners aiming to comprehend the efficacy and generalization capabilities of their deep learning models. To consider the intricacies of these terms, it

  • Published in Artificial Intelligence, EITC/AI/DLPP Deep Learning with Python and PyTorch, Introduction, Introduction to deep learning with Python and Pytorch
Tagged under: Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Generalization, Model Evaluation, Python, PyTorch
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