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Machine Learning

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Quick meaning

A type of AI where computers learn from data and improve at tasks without being explicitly programmed for each one.

Think of it like this

Like a child who learns to recognise dogs not by memorising a rule, but by seeing thousands of examples.

Where you may see this

You may see this in news stories, AI tools, phone features, and new product marketing.

Why it matters

Understanding the term helps you judge what the technology actually does instead of guessing from jargon.

Say it simply

Machine Learning means: A type of AI where computers learn from data and improve at tasks without being explicitly programmed for each one.

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