Big data and machine learning have become buzzwords we hear thrown around a lot, without necessarily understanding the nuances of each concept. While the two fields certainly aren’t mutually exclusive – and in fact intersect in ever more crucial ways – there are some key differences between big data and machine learning that businesses should understand before undertaking a project in either direction.
One important distinction to make off the bat is that machine learning couldn’t really exist without big data. When we talk about big data, we’re talking about the enormous volume, variety, and velocity of data being produced by entities and individuals every single day.
