ML Overhype Criticism

The cluster centers on skepticism and critiques of machine learning's hype, misuse as a universal solution, and limitations, debating its applicability, effort required, and whether every programmer needs it.

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SubiculumCode Aug 17, 2020 View on HN

I am not an ML expert, so I cannot respond myself, but I am disappointed at how few responses address the ML aspect of the question.

logicNSci Jun 25, 2020 View on HN

ML is not science, it's barely math.

nzjrs Aug 27, 2017 View on HN

The old machine learning for everything answer!ML people need to learn to look into a problem before spouting this sort of stuff.

geertj Nov 23, 2022 View on HN

Interesting. What would be one of those factual statements given your expertise in the area that the ML folks don't understand?

psychometry Sep 20, 2019 View on HN

You can rest assured that many people in the ML world are way ahead of you. If ML could be effectively used, it already would be.

briandear Nov 2, 2018 View on HN

ML, while valuable, can be a crutch.

manigandham Jan 17, 2018 View on HN

Perhaps you mean monetize instead? They certainly aren't the only ones who can do ML.

sausagefeet Mar 19, 2012 View on HN

Knowing any ML makes it pretty underwhelming.

NumberCruncher May 14, 2017 View on HN

If you're not trying to build or train new models you are not doing ML.

rafiki6 Apr 28, 2022 View on HN

My guess is you haven't worked anywhere where ML is a part of the core product. think e.g. search and recommendations.