AI glossary
What is deep learning?
Short answer
Machine learning with neural networks that have many layers. It powers modern speech recognition, image recognition and chatbots.
For example
Voice assistants turning your speech into text, photo apps finding every picture of your dog and chatbots writing replies all rely on deep learning.
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What is deep learning in simple terms?
Machine learning with neural networks that have many layers. It powers modern speech recognition, image recognition and chatbots.
What is an example of deep learning?
Voice assistants turning your speech into text, photo apps finding every picture of your dog and chatbots writing replies all rely on deep learning.
Where can I learn about deep learning for free?
AI in Bed explains it in the free lesson "What is AI, really?" (Beginner level, 5 minutes), with no sign-up.