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Machine learning is a branch of 

artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science which focuses


on the use of data and algorithms to imitate the way that humans learn, gradually improving its
accuracy.
IBM has a rich history with machine learning. One of its own, Arthur Samuel, is credited for
coining the term, “machine learning” with his research (PDF, 481 KB) (link resides outside
IBM) around the game of checkers. Robert Nealey, the self-proclaimed checkers master, played
the game on an IBM 7094 computer in 1962, and he lost to the computer. Compared to what can
be done today, this feat almost seems trivial, but it’s considered a major milestone within the
field of artificial intelligence. Over the next couple of decades, the technological developments
around storage and processing power will enable some innovative products that we know and
love today, such as Netflix’s recommendation engine or self-driving cars.

Machine learning is an important component of the growing field of data science. Through the
use of statistical methods, algorithms are trained to make classifications or predictions,
uncovering key insights within data mining projects. These insights subsequently drive decision
making within applications and businesses, ideally impacting key growth metrics. As big data
continues to expand and grow, the market demand for data scientists will increase, requiring
them to assist in the identification of the most relevant business questions and subsequently the
data to answer them.

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