100-Concepts-of-AI by Anupama Kate .pptx

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1. 100 Concepts of AI Concept 1: Discriminative Models Anupama Kate, Data scientist | SlideShare Associate Data Scientist

2. Discriminative Models in Machine Learning Dive into the mechanics and applications of discriminative models, a powerful technique in the world of machine learning. Uncover their inner workings and discover how they can transform your data into actionable insights.

3. Introduction to Discriminative Models Definition Discriminative models are a class of machine learning algorithms that focus on directly estimating the conditional probability of the target variable given the input features, P(y|x). Decision Boundary These models aim to learn the optimal decision boundary that separates different classes, enabling effective classification of new, unseen data points. Modeling Approach In contrast to generative models, discriminative models do not attempt to model the underlying data distribution. Instead, they concentrate solely on the decision function.

4. Characteristics of Discriminative Models Discriminative models focus on determining the optimal decision boundary between classes based on the given features. They learn a function that directly maps the input features to the target class labels. These models are concerned with estimating the conditional probability 𝑃(𝑦|𝑥) - the probability of a class label 𝑦 given the input features 𝑥. This allows them to make accurate predictions on new, unseen data. Discriminative models rely heavily on the quality and quantity of labeled training data . Their performance is closely tied to the availability of high-quality, representative data to learn the complex decision boundaries between classes.

5. Common Examples of Discriminative Models Logistic Regression A popular discriminative model used for binary classification tasks, where the goal is to predict the probability of an instance belonging to one of two classes. Support Vector Machines (SVM) SVM models determine the optimal hyperplane that separates classes by maximizing the margin between the decision boundary and the closest data points from each class. Neural Networks These powerful discriminative models can learn complex non-linear decision boundaries by building multiple layers of interconnected neurons that extract high-level features from the input data. Decision Trees Decision trees recursively partition the feature space into homogeneous regions, using a set of if-then-else rules to make predictions for new instances.

6. Advantages of Discriminative Models Accuracy Discriminative models excel at direct classification tasks, often outperforming other approaches in terms of overall predictive accuracy. Efficient Prediction Since discriminative models focus on estimating the decision boundary rather than modeling the entire data distribution, they can be more computationally efficient during the prediction phase. Flexibility Discriminative models can be adapted to handle a wide variety of classification problems, from binary to multi-class, and even structured prediction tasks.

7. Disadvantages of Discriminative Models Discriminative models require a large amount of labeled training data to achieve high accuracy. This can be a significant limitation, as collecting and annotating large datasets can be time-consuming and resource-intensive. Another key disadvantage is the models' limited ability to extrapolate beyond the feature space covered by the training data. This can lead to poor performance when applied to new, unseen data that falls outside the scope of the original dataset.

8. Applications of Discriminative Models Email Spam Filtering Discriminative models like logistic regression are highly effective at distinguishing spam from legitimate emails, helping keep inboxes clean and secure. Image Recognition Discriminative models, especially deep neural networks, have revolutionized computer vision, enabling accurate classification of images into diverse categories.

9. Conclusion In summary, discriminative models in machine learning focus on directly modeling the decision boundary between classes, aiming to estimate the conditional probability P(y|x). These models have shown strong performance in a variety of classification tasks due to their efficient prediction and accurate decision-making capabilities. Looking to the future, we can expect continued advancements in discriminative models, particularly with the rise of more complex neural network architectures. As datasets grow larger and more diverse, these models will likely become even more powerful in their ability to capture intricate patterns in the data. Additionally, hybrid approaches combining discriminative and generative techniques may lead to further breakthroughs in machine learning.

10. Questions and Answers This is an opportunity for the audience to engage with the presentation and provide feedback.

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