Neural networks are a cornerstone of modern machine learning, inspired by the structure and function of the human brain. They consist of layers of interconnected nodes (neurons) that process information through weighted connections. Here's a breakdown:

📌 Key Concepts

  • Artificial Neurons: Mimic biological neurons, taking inputs, applying weights, and passing through an activation function (e.g., ReLU, sigmoid).
  • Layers: Typically include an input layer, hidden layers, and an output layer. The hidden layers perform complex feature extraction.
  • Training: Adjusts weights using algorithms like gradient descent to minimize errors in predictions.

🧪 Structure Visualization

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🌐 Applications

  • Image recognition (e.g., CNNs)
  • Natural language processing (e.g., RNNs)
  • Time series forecasting (e.g., LSTMs)
  • Game playing (e.g., AlphaGo)

📚 Further Reading

For a deeper dive into deep learning fundamentals, check out our guide on Deep Learning Basics. 🚀

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