Reinforcement Learning: Essential Concepts

Reinforcement Learning is one of the most useful methodologies for training AI systems right now, and, while it might seem intimidating, is actually very similar to how you and I learn. This StatQuest cuts through the hype and helps you learn the essential concepts behind reinforcement learning one step at a time.

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0:00 Awesome song and introduction
2:07 Updating the Policy, part 1
7:04 Understanding the Learning Rate
9:19 Updating the Policy, part 2
14:29 Reinforcement Learning Terminology

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