Machine Learning Confronts the Elephant in the Room

Machine Learning Confronts the Elephant in the Room

11/17/2018

link

https://www.quantamagazine.org/machine-learning-confronts-the-elephant-in-the-room-20180920/

summary

This article discusses the limitations of machine learning algorithms and the challenges they face when it comes to understanding causality. It explores the concept of causality and the difficulties in extracting causal relationships from large, complex datasets using traditional machine learning approaches. The article highlights the importance of causal understanding for making accurate predictions and decision-making in various fields. It also explores recent advancements in causal inference techniques and how they are being incorporated into machine learning models. The author emphasizes the need for a better understanding of causality in order to improve the interpretability and reliability of machine learning algorithms.

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