2.3. How AI learns from Data: Machine learning vs. Deep learning
In our journey through AI, we learned that AI learns from data. But the question is, how does AI learn?
You may have heard of ‘Machine Learning’ and ‘Deep Learning.’ These are the special ways AI learns from data.
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Think of ML as someone learning to cook with a recipe book. Follow steps (algorithms) and use ingredients (data) to make a dish (output). |
You are an experienced chef, who learns to cook by taste and experimentation. You do not need a recipe book; instead, you experiment with different ingredients and techniques to create new dishes. |
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The more recipes you try, the better you get at cooking (suggesting). |
This is DL, where the system learns from a large amount of data, finding patterns and making decisions without specific instructions. | ||
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Learning Style How does ML/DL learn from data? |
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Data Dependence How much data is needed to work well? |
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Training Time How long does it take to train models? |
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Applications Where is it commonly used? |
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Learn More
Check out the digital lessons: 
- How does AI work? – 1
- How does AI work? – 2
Talk to a friend/ family member about AI:
Share what you learned with a friend or family member.
Try using AI tools: Experiment with free AI tools to see how they work:
Microsoft Copilot: https://www.bing.com/chat
Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/
ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/
Ask questions: If you have questions about AI, ask your teacher or classmates and learn from each other.



