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What is the most accurate machine learning technique to use when attempting to detect human forms in real time video?
added by gamernb, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 27 '11 at 8:54
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Why may SVM with polynomial kernel with kernel degree higher than another SVM on the same validation across training data get a lower score?
added by Ahmed Saad Aldien, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 27 '11 at 8:55
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Is it a good practice to use sigmoid or tanh output layers in neural networks directly to estimate probabilities?
added by Betamoo Dec 29 '10 at 11:15
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What books should I read to get into the field of machine learning? [closed]
added by Graham Sunderland Feb 4 '11 at 13:38
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closed as not constructive by Dori Oct 7 '11 at 22:29

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What are some of the milestones in the history of artificial neural networks? [closed]
added by jonsca Apr 5 '11 at 0:33
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closed as not constructive by Shog9♦ Oct 7 '11 at 22:17

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Does language X have up-to-date libraries to do machine learning?
added by jonsca Apr 5 '11 at 0:34
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What is the difference between MLE and MAP estimation? When are they the same thing?
added by nybbles May 25 '11 at 20:18
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Why is resampling important when using sequential Monte Carlo methods?
added by nybbles May 25 '11 at 20:27
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In terms that a layman can understand, how does the back-propagation algorithm work?
added by Matt Munson May 27 '11 at 13:01
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What is a good, reliable way of seeding the initial clusters in the k-means algorithm for linear Euclidean (that is, 'real world') space?
added by winwaed, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 27 '11 at 8:51
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Is supervised learning an enhancement to unsupervised learning?
added by ssapkota Jun 14 '11 at 18:05
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Are undirected graphical models a richer class of distributions than directed graphical models? Or is it the other way around?
added by nybbles Jul 12 '11 at 2:05
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What is the purpose of neurons having sigmoid outputs, and when is it appropriate and inappropriate to use sigmoid outputs?
added by Matt Munson May 27 '11 at 13:05
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What are alternative sampling methods to the ones based on the Metropolis-Hastings algorithm? One example is SMC samplers, but perhaps there are more.
added by nybbles May 25 '11 at 20:38
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Would the Turing test be enough to determine if a machine had consciousness? [closed]
added by TrinitronX, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 27 '11 at 8:52
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closed as off topic by nybbles, Matt Munson, ogerard, crucified soul, user38565 May 31 '11 at 12:07

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Is there a principled way to drop points from a Gaussian process, so that computation doesn't slow down too much, without completely ruining accuracy?
added by nybbles May 25 '11 at 20:33
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I have implemented EM for HMMs, but it never converges, is there something wrong with my code (code included)? [closed]
added by trutheality Jun 9 '11 at 6:55
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closed as off topic by jonsca, gereeter, Artem Kaznatcheev, Stéphane Péchard, Tal Fishman Aug 23 '11 at 17:26

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Is there comparison of so-named `online learning` algorithms? What are advantages and disadvantages of each one? [closed]
added by om-nom-nom Aug 11 '11 at 0:21
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closed as not a real question by Dori Oct 7 '11 at 22:30

It's difficult to tell what is being asked here. This question is ambiguous, vague, incomplete, overly broad, or rhetorical and cannot be reasonably answered in its current form.
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How does light sensitivity affect the quality of an image recognition engine?
added by Chamilyan Aug 19 '11 at 1:35
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What is the best open source language translation software? [closed]
added by M-x Apr 23 '11 at 3:36
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closed as not constructive by kiamlaluno, WikiSpeedia hang-around, Dori Oct 3 '11 at 0:20

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If the human brain were simulated on a modern computer, would the simulation have 'consciousness' or 'qualia'? [closed]
added by Matt Munson, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Aug 11 '11 at 9:20
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closed as off topic by ogerard, winwaed, nybbles, trutheality, trema Jun 15 '11 at 1:46

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Is there evidence to show that the advent of recursively self-improving AI would lead to unbounded and exponential increases in the AI's intelligence? [closed]
added by Matt Munson May 27 '11 at 13:17
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closed as off topic by ogerard, winwaed, trutheality, trema, Bolo Jun 29 '11 at 8:45

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What is the best source to learn about dynamic neural networks? [closed]
added by Artem Kaznatcheev Jul 25 '11 at 9:35
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closed as not constructive by kiamlaluno, Dori Oct 3 '11 at 3:14

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How do you derive the minimax (Chebyshev) linear fit on a x-y dataset?
added by vonPetrushev Sep 29 '11 at 23:31
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Will machines ever turn into Skynet? [closed]
added by M-x Apr 23 '11 at 3:48
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closed as off topic by nybbles, Matt Munson, Gagravarr, ogerard, crucified soul May 30 '11 at 15:17

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What is Skynet? The fictional computer network who is the primary antagonist in the Terminator series of films? – WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 27 '11 at 8:54
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If machines can learn, what behavior towards humans are they to likely learn? [closed]
added by Matt Munson Jul 20 '11 at 19:01
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closed as off topic by Black Square, Stéphane Péchard, Tal Fishman, winwaed, Anthony Labarre Sep 13 '11 at 14:07

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Generally speaking, chatterbot type ai systems like Alice are not capable of updating their knowlegebase in real time. What are the roadblocks?
added by alphablender Aug 6 '11 at 22:56
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What is the best estimate for the amount of computational power required to simulate an entire human brain?
added by Black Square Aug 14 '11 at 1:56
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Why did "AI Winter" happen?
added by viaclectic Sep 24 '11 at 18:26
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What is the kernel trick?
added by cyborg Oct 9 '11 at 9:48
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What are the trade-offs of online learning compared to batch learning?
added by cyborg Oct 9 '11 at 9:52
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What are the best books about machine learning? What other resources can I use to learn? Videos, online classes, podcasts, blogs, forums, etc? [closed]
added by B Seven Oct 14 '11 at 5:12
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closed as not constructive by Dori Oct 15 '11 at 3:52

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[Open Discussion] sparse Kernel Machines because its model our knowledge in minimal size and also the have an powerful generalization capability. [closed]
added by Ahmed Saad Aldien Dec 30 '10 at 18:35
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closed as not a real question by kiamlaluno, Dori Oct 3 '11 at 3:14

It's difficult to tell what is being asked here. This question is ambiguous, vague, incomplete, overly broad, or rhetorical and cannot be reasonably answered in its current form.

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I've marked this as "not a good example" as it is unclear what is being asked despite sounding like it might be on topic. A change of grammar might turn it into a "great on topic" question. – winwaed Jun 6 '11 at 13:24