In this discussion, Alex Ratner, a Ph.D. student at Stanford and creator of Snorkel, dives into revolutionary data labeling techniques. He explains how Snorkel simplifies the creation of training data using weak supervised learning, transforming traditional methods. Ratner shares real-world applications, including collaborations with companies like Google. The conversation also addresses the complexities of labeling functions, the influence of human biases in machine learning, and exciting future advancements like Snorkel Metal for multitask learning.
