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title: "Machine Learning"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/glossary/machine-learning"
type: "defined_term"
site: "AI Law Framework"
checked: "2026-10-10"
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# Machine Learning

> A branch of AI that uses data and algorithms to imitate the way that humans learn, gradually improving accuracy.…

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Checked: 2026-10-10

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A branch of AI that uses data and algorithms to imitate the way that humans learn, gradually improving accuracy. Through the use of statistical methods, algorithms are trained to make classifications or predictions, and to uncover key insights in data mining projects.

Source: [Hong Kong Judiciary GenAI Guidelines (Annex)](https://www.judiciary.hk/doc/en/court_services_facilities/guidelines_on_the_use_of_generative_ai.pdf) (checked 2026-10-10)

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