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Is that opinion based on anything firmer than a pessimistic outlook? Lots of people jump on any trend, it doesn't mean the hype is unjustified or that nobody i

by orf 6y ago

Is that opinion based on anything firmer than a pessimistic outlook? Lots of people jump on any trend, it doesn't mean the hype is unjustified or that nobody is "moving the needle" with that trend. Recommendations (e-commerce, advertising, music, etc) have been pretty revolutionized by it.

alpha_squared 6y ago
> Recommendations (e-commerce, advertising, music, etc) have been pretty revolutionized by it. I'd like to learn more about how they've been revolutionized by it. Any sources you could share?
InitialLastName 6y ago
As a personal anecdote, the quality of the recommendations I receive across the board has been roughly inversely proportional to the level hype around ML in the tech press and academia. C.f. Youtube's, Amazon and Netflix (products that bet BIG on recommendations) being incapable of recommending compelling material.