deep learning

American  

[deep lur-ning] / ˈdip ˌlɜr nɪŋ /

noun

Computers.

1. an advanced type of machine learning that uses multilayered neural networks to establish nested hierarchical models for data processing and analysis, as in image recognition or natural language processing, with the goal of self-directed information processing.

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Etymology

Origin of deep learning

First recorded in 1985–90

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deep learning

To build the tool, the HKUMed team used deep learning to combine several layers of biological information.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026

While at OpenAI, Karpathy worked on deep learning for generative-AI models and deep reinforcement learning.

From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026

He redoubled his wooing of individual researchers and invited Yann LeCun, the deep learning pioneer based at New York University, over for another recruitment dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026

The research team also included Yoshua Bengio, founder of Mila and LoiZéro, and a pioneer of deep learning, the technology behind modern AI systems such as ChatGPT.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 25, 2026

Onesimo was their next tutor, a man of deep learning and a fervent missionary who came to Prefetta with a following of thirteen or fourteen disciples and boarded and lodged with Prince Vitale. 

From Castellinaria and Other Sicilian Diversions by Jones, Henry Festing