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Is a strong mathematics background essential for a career in AI?

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Do I seriously need a heavy math background to actually get a job in AI? Honestly im just so fed up with these bootcamps and online courses that spend like 4 weeks on linear algebra and multivariable calculus before you even touch a line of code. Im trying to pivot from web dev into AI here in Berlin and ive already dropped about 200 bucks on classes that make me feel stupid because I havent done high level math since 2015. It feels like every time I try to learn a framework like PyTorch I hit a wall of equations and its just draining my motivation. Can I just focus on the engineering side or am I just wasting my time trying to switch careers without a math degree...


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You totally dont need a math degree! Just focus on implementation first. Grab O'Reilly Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn, Keras, and TensorFlow 3rd Edition and start coding. The math makes sense later!


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Honestly, you might want to consider being careful with those pricey bootcamps. Since youve already spent cash, I would suggest these:

  • Fast.ai Deep Learning for Coders V5: Totally free. Pro: Code-first. Con: Might feel like black box magic.
  • DeepLearning.AI Machine Learning Specialization Coursera: Very thorough. Pro: Industry gold standard. Con: Monthly fees add up. Make sure to focus on the engineering side. Its way more practical for a pivot.


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