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neural networks

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  1. A computer system that is designed to mimic the human brain or some other biological system in its functioning. They were developed to deal with problems, such as pattern recognition, that the brain does well but that traditional computer systems cannot handle easily.

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Neural networks are being used today in essentially all fields of science and engineering, from medicine to cosmology, identifying potentially diseased cells and discovering new galaxies.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2024

Neural networks, which are often used for facial recognition or other computer-vision tasks, can’t give those explanations well.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2023

Neural networks showing absolutely great effect in the appearance of something reasonable and intelligent.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2023

Neural networks also drove the new wave of chatbots like ChatGPT.

From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2023

Neural networks could inspire people to think about old questions in new ways, he says.

From Scientific American • Oct. 28, 2021

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