Netflix Prize Update: New Team in First Place (deadline tomorrow)

Re:Netflix Prize Update: New Team in First Place (deadline t... by harknesslabs on Sunday July 26, 2009 @03:43AM (#724176)

If BPC didnt expect this to happen they deserve to lose. They should have expected a last minute submission and have one for themselves also.

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Re:Netflix Prize Update: New Team in First Place (deadline t... by hvs on Sunday July 26, 2009 @12:28PM (#724534)

Reducing the RMSE isn't quite that simple. Teams have been working for years to improve the algorithm by 10%. You can't just "boost it up" in order to win. It takes serious work. BPC is still working to improve their algorithm like everyone else but questioning whether they "expected this to happen" is ridiculous. None of the top teams "deserve to lose", they've all done great work and deserve a round of applause, regardless if they are the ultimate winner.

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Re:Netflix Prize Update: New Team in First Place (deadline t... by colins_pride on Sunday July 26, 2009 @08:46AM (#724349)

Yeah, the timestamp right there next to BPC is 07-25

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