What is a neural network?

Neural networks mimic how brains process information.
Geoffrey Hinton

How It Works:

A neural network is a layered graph of interconnected nodes (?neurons?) that transform inputs through weighted sums and activation functions to learn complex mappings.

Key Benefits:

  • Flexibility: Models images, text, audio, and more.
  • Automatic feature learning: Extracts representations without manual engineering.
  • Scalable: Deeper nets capture higher-order features.

Real-World Use Cases:

  • Voice assistants: Convert speech to text.
  • Image segmentation: Identify objects in medical scans.

FAQs

What?s the difference between shallow and deep?
Do neural nets require GPUs?