Rise of the machines: opportunities and challenges in machine learning

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.