This article introduces machine learning, a way for computers to learn from data and make decisions without being explicitly programmed. There are two types: one where the computer learns from examples (supervised learning) and one where it finds patterns on its own (unsupervised learning). Machine learning is based on math and statistics and can help with tasks like detecting credit card fraud. It is a mix of computer science, math, and stats. With machine learning, it's possible to make complex calculations on regular computers now, not just supercomputers.