By: Festus Ewakaa Kahunla Welcome back to 'The AI Corner', where we delve deep into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence. Today, we uncover a silent champion In the radiant realm of artificial intelligence, where machines mimic human thought and intuition, there lies a quiet but powerful force: web scraping. Just as the River Rokel winds its way through Sierra Leone, nourishing the lands, web scraping meanders through the digital realm, providing the lifeblood for AI The Symphony of Data: Setting the Stage Picture the vibrant Salone festivals, with each musician playing a crucial role in bringing the performance to life. In AI's harmonious world, data forms the rhythm, and web scraping, often overlooked, is akin to the traditional balangi player, extracting essential notes needed for the AI dance. The Cotton Tree of AI: Web Scraping Much like Freetown's historic Cotton Tree stood tall and deep-rooted, web scraping forms the pillar of AI. It sifts

  By: Festus Kahunla Hello to all our readers from Sierra Leone and beyond! Today, we'll embark on a journey to understand one of the foundational pillars of machine learning: Decision Trees. Let’s dive into this captivating topic with an analogy most of us can relate to. Setting the Scene: Decision-Making in Everyday Life Imagine you’re deciding what to wear today. You peek outside: if it's sunny, you choose a light shirt, but if it's raining, you opt for a raincoat. This type of logic, where you make decisions based on certain conditions, is the essence of Decision Trees in machine learning. What Exactly is a Decision Tree? A Sierra Leonean Tale Imagine you're at a crossroads, with two paths stretching out before you. One path is labeled “Sierra Leone” and is characterized by the familiar sights and sounds of home, filled with both its unique challenges and undeniable beauty. The other path is labeled “America”, paved with golden opportunities, yet also new ch