Instruction: Describe machine learning in simple terms and provide a relatable example.
Context: This question tests the candidate's ability to communicate complex technical concepts in an accessible manner.
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I would say machine learning is a way of teaching a system to find patterns from past examples so it can make a useful prediction or decision on new examples. Instead of writing every rule by hand, you let the system learn the pattern...