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Episode 19: What to Do When There’s Not Enough Data for AI? The Power of “Data Augmentation” as a Creative Solution

When there’s not enough data for AI to learn from, a technique called “data augmentation” can be a powerful solution. By slightly altering existing data, we can generate new variations that help AI models learn more effectively. This approach is especially useful in fields like image and speech recognition, where diverse examples are crucial for building flexible and accurate systems.

Episode 15: Is AI Learning Like Ours? Understanding the Right Study Pace Through “Batch Size”

AI learns in a way that’s surprisingly similar to how humans do. One important concept is “batch size,” which helps determine the right pace for taking in information. Just like people can get overwhelmed by too much at once or lose efficiency with too little, AI also benefits from finding a balanced learning rhythm. Batch size refers to how much data an AI processes at one time, and choosing the right amount plays a key role in effective learning.