deep learning
noun
computing
: a form of machine learning in which the computer network rapidly teaches itself to understand a concept without human intervention by performing a large number of iterative calculations on an extremely large dataset
Deep learning involves feeding machines lots of data so the AI can learn patterns itself without requiring humans to program knowledge into the machine.—
Mike Cherney
Mike CherneyIn deep learning, multiple neural networks are "stacked" on top of each other, or layered, in order to create models that are even better at prediction because each new layer learns from the ones before it.—Derrick Harris
—sometimes used before another nounDerrick HarrisThe purpose of many deep learning systems is to minimize the amount of time spent feeding or quizzing a piece of software …—Erik Sofge
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Insightful deep learning improves detection and response times.
—Chirag Shah, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Researchers are also developing deep learning algorithms to improve detection accuracy.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Utilizing deep learning algorithms, the system learned not only which sounds corresponded to which items within the images, but also which sound qualities corresponded to which visual environments.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2024
The Cupertino illuminati view deep learning and ML as only the latest in a steady flow of groundbreaking technologies.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Chirag Shah, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Researchers are also developing deep learning algorithms to improve detection accuracy.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Utilizing deep learning algorithms, the system learned not only which sounds corresponded to which items within the images, but also which sound qualities corresponded to which visual environments.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2024
The Cupertino illuminati view deep learning and ML as only the latest in a steady flow of groundbreaking technologies.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Deep learning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20learning. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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