Ask the ML Experts | Machine Learning Conference 2019 Panel

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A panel of machine learning experts shares key insights on getting started with AI, from data collection and understanding to iteration and refinement, while emphasizing practical tips and realities.

Key takeaways
  • Data collection is crucial: Start collecting data as soon as possible, as it’s hard to obtain later on.
  • Understand your data: You need to understand what’s inside your data to make good decisions.
  • Start with a small project: Start with a small project to get a feel for the process.
  • Iterate and refine: Iterate and refine your project as you go along.
  • Don’t overcomplicate things: Focus on the basics and don’t overcomplicate things.
  • AI is not a magic bullet: AI is not a magic bullet that will solve all your problems.
  • Rely on domain experts: Rely on domain experts to help you make sense of your data.
  • Take it one step at a time: Take it one step at a time and don’t try to tackle everything at once.
  • Be realistic: Be realistic about what you can achieve and don’t promise the world.
  • Data ownership is important: Data ownership is important and you need to understand who owns the data.
  • GDPR is important: GDPR is important and you need to comply with it.
  • Don’t delete data: Don’t delete data, even if it’s not useful at first.
  • Storage capacity is important: Storage capacity is important and you need to make sure you have enough space.
  • You can’t guarantee success: You can’t guarantee success, but you can try and make it happen.