Listen "635: The Perils of Manually Labeling Data for Machine Learning Models"
Episode Synopsis
Hand labeling data and information bias: Jon Krohn speaks with Watchful CEO Shayan Mohanty about the pitfalls of data analysis when bias comes into the equation (spoiler alert: it always does), the importance of the Chomsky hierarchy in data management, and the importance of simulation engines for returning real-time results to users.
This episode is brought to you by Iterative (iterative.ai), your mission control center for machine learning. Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Visit JonKrohn.com/podcast for sponsorship information.
In this episode you will learn:• Why bias in general is good [04:06]• The arguments against hand labeling [09:47]• How Shayan solves the problem of labeling at his company [24:26]• Misconceptions concerning hand-labeled data [43:25]• What the Chomsky hierarchy is [52:38]• Watchful’s high-performance simulation engine [1:04:51]• What Shayan looks for in his new hires [1:08:15]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/635
This episode is brought to you by Iterative (iterative.ai), your mission control center for machine learning. Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Visit JonKrohn.com/podcast for sponsorship information.
In this episode you will learn:• Why bias in general is good [04:06]• The arguments against hand labeling [09:47]• How Shayan solves the problem of labeling at his company [24:26]• Misconceptions concerning hand-labeled data [43:25]• What the Chomsky hierarchy is [52:38]• Watchful’s high-performance simulation engine [1:04:51]• What Shayan looks for in his new hires [1:08:15]
Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/635
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