[threeseed]

I work for an enterprise company and we demand the source code for machine learning models from vendors all the time. This isn't like asking for the code to Excel. It's a model derived from our data that has likely no use for anyone but us and is highly susceptible to misunderstandings of the data. We absolutely need to verify your work.

Models are the output of the process. It's like going to graphic designer for work and them not giving you the PSD file. It's just not acceptable.

[codingdave]

> You clearly have no idea what you're talking about.

I have no idea what I'm talking about in this specific niche either... but does it normally go over well when you start a conversation that way?

[sologoub]

The parent comments author has this in the profile:

>about: CEO at http://www.3scale.net

I'd venture to say there is at least some qualification to answer here. </sarcasm>

[threeseed]

I have removed the comment.

It's just frustrating that this poor startup is going to make a monumentally bad decision based on people in here who have no zero clue what they are talking about.

[awinder]

I don't think people who start conversations like that are able to effectively gauge other human's reactions, they're kinda inter-related lol.

[bnegreve]

I think you make an interesting point, ml models and algorithms are two different things.

I also think it's reasonable to ask for a model so you can test and validate it yourself.

[rimliu]

By this logic the said designer should also get Photoshop source code from Adobe.