Why Math Matters in AI
You've seen how AI powers everything from Netflix recommendations to voice assistants, but how does it actually work? The answer lies in (roughly) five fundamental mathematical concepts that transform raw data into intelligent decisions.
Don't worry, we're not diving into abstract theory. Instead, we'll explore how functions, statistics, probability, matrices, and derivatives work together in the AI systems you use every day. Think of math as a toolkit: AI needs mathematical tools to create intelligent behavior.
By the end of this chapter, you'll understand the mathematical language that AI speaks and see how these concepts collaborate to make smart predictions, recognize patterns, and continuously improve performance.