Rise of the machines: opportunities and challenges in machine learning

- Rise of the machines: opportunities and challenges in machine learning
- Author(s): Daniel Stevens
- Published: June 1, 2017
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Machine learning is set to be a multi-billion pound industry and whilst its applications are making our lives easier, its future economic and social impact on society is likely to be transformative. The Knowledge Quarter, where a machine learning industry cluster is beginning to form, brought together a group of academics, government representatives, philosophers, industry leaders and machine learning to discuss potential opportunities and challenges. Daniel Stevens reflects on some of the points and underlying issues raised.