MACHINE

LEARNING
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Overview of Machine Learning.

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INTRODUCTION
Index
– Overview of Machine Learning
– BCS
– Relationship between Machine
Learning and the BCS Code of
Practice
– Examples of Machine Learning
Being useful for Society
– References

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 OVERVIEW OF MACHINE LEARNING

What is Machine Learning?

Machine learning is a branch of Artificial

Intelligence that focuses on making computers
perform specific tasks based on data that was
previously given without specifically being given
instructions on the task.
In comparison, in traditional programming, the
program follows exactly the instructions that were
given meanwhile Machine Learning is given
examples of other similar data to make the
machine perform the outcome without the need to
specifically set the instructions.
It is not very different to a human brain, we all were born
with a few predetermined settings and instructions and
throughout life, we start learning everything that we did
not know when we were born because we see patterns
and recognising those patterns is what makes us
intelligent, ML is the same as a human, it is given an initial
input and then starts collecting data and coming with new
data thanks to the initial input that made possible for it to
recognise those patterns.

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 OVERVIEW OF MACHINE LEARNING

What is it used for?

Machine learning is used in a wide range of industries because of its

versatility for performing analyses on much bigger sets of data
compared to traditional programming
Some of the applications are:
Pharmaceutical companies for predicting whether a molecule is
going to bind to the correct receptors in the human brain, therefore it
speeds the time for launching a new medicine.
It is also used to prognosticate the probability of a patient surviving
or developing cancer, usually, it is composed of many factors
including age sex and family history, thanks to machine learning, we
are now able to predict in a more accurate and educated way the
possible outcomes of the patient thanks to previous data from other
patients with similar characteristics

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 BCS CODE OF
CONDUCT
• What is the BCS Code of Conduct?
The BCS Code of Conduct is a series of statements
made by the British Computer Society for the
professionals in the IT industry that are members of
the society and want to remain in the BCS.

• What is its purpose?

The BCS Code of Conduct was created to set a
standard in the ethical aspects of working in the IT
Industry

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 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MACHINE LEARNING
AND THE BCS CODE OF CONDUCT

What is its relationship?

Machine Learning Relates to the BCS Code of Conduct as it states on

their first key principle, which is to promote equal access to IT and
be virtue for society. Machine Learning makes comply with this his
Principle as ML makes IT more accessible to society and makes
people's lives easier.
Key Principle Nº1
4. Promote equal access to the benefits of IT and seek to promote
the inclusion of all sectors in society wherever opportunities arise.

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 EXAMPLES OF MACHINE LEARNING
BEING USEFUL FOR SOCIETY
Examples:
Prevention and detection of Credit Fraud

Preventing and Detecting Credit Card fraud is a task which would be very hard
to analyse, but thanks to machine learning and the information of millions of
customers around the world, machine learning considers these settings to be
able to prevent and detect them.

Detection and protection against malware and undesired emails

Mailing services such as Gmail or outlook use machine learning to check mail that
was sent to one of their users contains spam or malware nested in the email.

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REFERENCES
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Michalski, R.S., Carbonell, J.G. and Mitchell, T.M. (1983). Machine learning : an artificial intelligence approach. Palo Alto, Calif.: Tioga
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www.bcs.org. (n.d.). BCS Code of Conduct | BCS. [online] Available at: https://www.bcs.org/membership-and-registrations/become-
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Total Phase Blog. (2018). 5 Ways Machine Learning Technology Will Make Your Life Easier. [online] Available at:
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Association for Computing Machinery (2018). ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. [online] Acm.org. Available at:
https://www.acm.org/code-of-ethics.

Fujiyoshi, H., Hirakawa, T. and Yamashita, T. (2019). Deep learning-based image recognition for autonomous driving. IATSS Research,
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