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Ask HN: Why does exact keyword search break on prime video app?

Hi, I am a newbie to search algorithms. I was looking for a movie available on prime video app and the exact search term returns zero results. The same keyword works fine on amazon.com website and even searching for only one word returns results on the app. What makes the algorithm break for an in-app catalogue search like this? Another question being how do they build the search corpus for...

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Re:Living paycheck to paycheck is disturbingly common on Monday December 31, 2018 @10:47AM (#18794983)
That really echoes with me. Great that you are making improvement.
that's very insightful, thank you :)

Ask HN: What are some examples of machine learning startups in defense sector?

Modern defense capabilities are highly dependent on use of computers to assess preparedness, cyber attacks, terrain analysis, operations management, etc. I am curious whether there are any startups that convinced the govt. to address these needs or it is the usual high level contractors (lockheed or such) competing for these services? What kind of military needs can be civilian* in nature, for...

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Re:Amazon FSx for Lustre on Wednesday November 28, 2018 @12:15PM (#18553329)
okay, my apologies :)
Re:Amazon FSx for Lustre on Wednesday November 28, 2018 @12:12PM (#18553294)
I don't mean to be cynical but for the last few days some one is bombarding with lot of amazon news