machine_learning

Filling in the Gaps: AI-Powered Data Imputation Using Autoencoders

Filling in the Gaps: AI-Powered Data Imputation Using Autoencoders

Missing data can disrupt machine learning workflows, but imputation can help fill in the blanks to keep your models on track. Autoencoders, a type of neural network, excel at reconstructing data by learning complex patterns, outperforming traditional methods like random forest imputation. In our experiment on housing data, autoencoders reduced errors by 3-6 times across features, proving their effectiveness in handling intricate feature relationships. This makes them a powerful tool for imputation and beyond, with applications in denoising, feature extraction, and anomaly detection.

Using AI to Predict Influenza, C19 and Other Infectious Disease Rates

AI can be used to generate regional forecasts of infectious disease rates that, in turn, empower government and other leaders to make prudent social distancing and other preemptive modifications. As a case study, we will look at influenza data supplied by the Centers for Disease Control. Our goal is to use ILI data to train a model that will accurately predict future seasonal flu levels.