data mining
noun
: the practice of searching through large amounts of computerized data to find useful patterns or trends
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The Cicero Institute was founded by billionaire tech entrepreneur Joe Lonsdale, whose data mining products have been used by the CIA, the U.S. immigration agency, and local police departments.
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Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 20 May 2024
In many jurisdictions around the world, especially the European Union, copyright owners are encouraged to state publicly that their content isn’t to be used for data mining and AI training without specific licensing agreements.
—Ashley Carman, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Experts suggest the new tool has been created to comply with standards on data mining in Europe’s new AI Act.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 May 2024
Includes exploring data and data mining, building models and algorithms such as machine learning, and data preparation.
Data Protection.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 July 2023
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Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 20 May 2024
In many jurisdictions around the world, especially the European Union, copyright owners are encouraged to state publicly that their content isn’t to be used for data mining and AI training without specific licensing agreements.
—Ashley Carman, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Experts suggest the new tool has been created to comply with standards on data mining in Europe’s new AI Act.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 May 2024
Includes exploring data and data mining, building models and algorithms such as machine learning, and data preparation.
Data Protection.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 July 2023
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“Data mining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/data%20mining. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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