What is policy?
A set of rules or guidelines that an AI system follows to make decisions
policy explained in plain English
Analogy
Think of a policy like a navigation system in a car. Just as the navigation system provides turn-by-turn directions to get you to your destination, a policy provides the AI with a set of instructions to achieve its goals.
Example
For example, a self-driving car might have a policy that tells it to slow down when approaching a pedestrian crossing or to yield to oncoming traffic.
How is policy used?
Policies are used in a variety of AI applications, including robotics, game playing, and recommendation systems. They can be learned through reinforcement learning or programmed manually.
Common misconceptions about policy
History
The concept of policies in AI has been around since the early days of the field, but it has gained significant attention in recent years with the development of reinforcement learning and deep learning.
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