From: The Carrot and the Stick for Computers: How AI Learns by Doing

When do you choose safe options versus taking a risk on something new?

We all face the exploration-exploitation trade-off every day in our careers, relationships, and meals. Recognizing this balance helps you realize when you are stuck in a comfortable rut.

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The next time you order food or pick a movie, force yourself to choose something completely random to explore new possibilities.

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Reinforcement learning trains computers through a feedback system of rewards and penalties.

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The computer must constantly choose between using moves it already knows work and trying complete...

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Unlike other AI methods, reinforcement learning does not need pre-labeled data to learn.

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The Carrot and the Stick for Computers: How AI Learns by Doing

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