How Good Are Machine Learning Clouds? Benchmarking Two Snapshots Over 5 Years

This article discusses the current state of machine learning clouds, which are cloud service providers that offer machine learning functionalities. The study evaluates the performance of these platforms on real-world machine learning workloads and compares them to traditional methods. The results show that while machine learning clouds offer a higher level of abstraction, there may be a performance penalty. The study also highlights the evolution of these platforms and the inclusion of automatic machine learning techniques.