Summary
A short guide to artificial intelligence (AI), data science and machine learning, explaining the terminology and helping you use and apply the latest advances.
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) delivers high-impact science and technology for the UK’s defence, security and prosperity.
Our world-leading AI, data science and machine learning work involves working in partnership with specialists from industry, academia and allied nations. We look at everything, from very-early research looking at how machines interact with humans, to applying data science to real-world challenges and operational requirements. This is the future, not only of defence and security, but of the world we live in.
In our role, we are able to provide clear guidance on the engagement with and use of AI, data science and machine learning in a defence and security environment.
This biscuit book has been developed by Dstl with input from the AI Micropedia Dr Mercedes Torres Torres 2019, with the kind permission of the author.
Contents
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Why we think you should read this biscuit book.
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A summary of what artificial intelligence, data science and machine learning is and some real life examples.
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Narrow intelligence and general intelligence - the 2 main categories of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Data science is a systematic approach to extracting insights and making predictions from data - a simplified way of looking at data science.
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A summary of what machine learning is and the different approaches used in this field.
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A look into some of the many different methods used in machine learning (ML) - part of a growing list.
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Used some data and a machine learning model to get results? To check if they're any good, we can use different ways to measure success, depending on what kind of problem we’re solving.
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Why AI, data science and machine learning are not perfect.
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And that's a wrap!