Solving a Murder Mystery Using Bayesian Inference
Towards Data Science Subha Ganapathi May 31, 2026

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# Solving a Murder Mystery Using Bayesian Inference The movie *Knives Out* is actually a perfect example of how smart people solve problems in real life: they start with their best guess, then update that guess as new evidence comes in. This same approach—called Bayesian thinking—is how many AI systems learn and make decisions, which means understanding the movie's detective work can help you understand how modern AI actually thinks.
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