CS5720 - Week 1
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What are Neural Networks?

Definition

A Neural Network is a machine learning model inspired by the human brain, consisting of interconnected nodes (neurons) that process information through layers to learn patterns and make predictions.
Key Concepts:

Learns from data - Improves through examples
Pattern recognition - Finds hidden relationships
Adaptive - Adjusts to new information
Non-linear - Handles complex problems

Brain-Inspired Computing

Just like the brain has billions of neurons connected by synapses, artificial neural networks have nodes connected by weighted edges that transmit signals.

Where Neural Networks Shine

🖼️
Image Recognition
Identifying objects, faces, and scenes
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Natural Language
Understanding and generating text
🎮
Game Playing
Mastering complex strategies
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Autonomous Vehicles
Perceiving and navigating roads
Prepared by Dr. Gorkem Kar