Neural
Neural
They consist of
layers of interconnected nodes, called neurons, which process and transmit information.
Key Concepts:
Neurons: Basic units of a neural network that receive inputs, process them, and pass the output
to the next layer.
Layers: Neural networks typically have multiple layers, including an input layer (which receives
the raw data), one or more hidden layers (which process the data), and an output layer (which
produces the final result).
Weights and Biases: These are parameters within the neurons that are adjusted during training
to minimize error and improve the model's performance.
Activation Functions: Functions that determine if a neuron should be activated or not, adding
non-linearity to the model, which allows it to learn complex patterns.
Types:
Feedforward Neural Networks: The simplest type where data moves in one direction, from
input to output.
Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs): Primarily used for image processing, recognizing
patterns through convolutional layers.
Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs): Designed for sequential data, such as time series or text,
with connections that loop back on themselves.
Applications:
Neural networks are widely used in tasks like image recognition, natural language processing, speech
recognition, and game playing, among others. They are the foundation of deep learning, a more
advanced branch of machine learning.