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Reinforcement Learning in Recommendation Systems

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Definition
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AI that adapts suggestions based on user feedback loops.

Key Characteristics
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  • Multi-armed bandit
  • Exploration vs
  • Long-term
  • Session-based

Why It Matters
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Increases conversion by 25% (Amazon).

Common Use Cases
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  1. Streaming content
  2. Product
  3. News feeds

Examples
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  • Netflix
  • Spotify
  • TikTok

FAQs
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Q: Cold start?
A: Uses popularity fallback initially.

Q: Diversity?
A: Balances novelty with relevance.