773: Deep Reinforcement Learning for Maximizing Profits — with Prof. Barrett Thomas

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Dr. Barrett Thomas, an esteemed Research Professor in at the University of Iowa's College of Business, delves deep into Markov decision processes and how they relate to Deep Reinforcement Learning. Dr. Thomas explains how these advanced methodologies are revolutionizing operations research, leading to significant improvements in business strategies aimed at minimizing costs and maximizing profits. Moreover, the episode shines a light on the practical applications of these theories in real-world scenarios, such as enhancing the efficiency of …

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