Neural Network
Also known as: ANN, Artificial Neural Network
A computing system inspired by biological neural networks, consisting of interconnected nodes (neurons) organized in layers that process information using learnable weights and activation functions.
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Related Terms
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The simulation of human intelligence processes by computer systems, including learning, reasoning, self-correction, and the ability to perform tasks that typically require human cognition.
Deep Learning
A subset of machine learning based on artificial neural networks with multiple layers (deep architectures) that can learn hierarchical representations of data for complex pattern recognition.
Machine Learning
A subset of artificial intelligence that enables systems to learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed, using algorithms that identify patterns in data.
Transformer
A neural network architecture based on self-attention mechanisms that processes input sequences in parallel, forming the foundation of virtually all modern large language models.