Vicki Boykis on How to Learn ML in 2026: a 1-hour pragmatist's guide
yacinelearning · x · 2026-10-19
yacine released a 1h08m interview with well-known ML engineer Vicki Boykis, "How to Learn ML in 2026." Topics: a heavy dose of pragmatism, what's still worth learning amid the agent hype, how to focus, and how not to lose your braincells to agents.
Boykis is known for her anti-hype, engineering-first take on the field — a useful antidote for learners drowning in AI news.
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