Minimum knowledge of mathematics to get started with machine learning?

Question

Programming

What is the minimum stock of knowledge a person should have whose dream is to comprehend machine learning and artificial intelligence in general?
I mean in addition to elementary mathematics.
Combinatorics?
Do you need knowledge of physics?

Answer 1

If you use ready-made libraries/systems, there is no need.
Your task will be to teach them correctly, and for this knowledge of mathematics is not needed.
This requires knowledge of these systems themselves.

Answer 2

You need knowledge about understanding the logic of work and the principles of building various types of neural networks for specific tasks. The principle of operation of the neuron and connections.
The rest is already secondary.