Word of the Day: deep learning

Word of the Day Daily updates on the latest technology terms |March 1, 2018

deep learning (deep neural network) Deep learning is an aspect of artificial intelligence (AI) that is concerned with emulating the learning approach that human beings use to gain certain types of knowledge. At its simplest, deep learning can be thought of as a way to automate predictive analytics. While traditional machine learning algorithms are linear, deep learning algorithms are stacked in a hierarchy of increasing complexity and abstraction. To understand deep learning, imagine a toddler whose first word is dog. The toddler learns what a dog is (and is not) by pointing to objects and saying the word dog. The parent says, "Yes, that is a dog," or, "No, that is not a dog." As the toddler continues to point to objects, he becomes more aware of the features that all dogs possess. What the toddler does, without knowing it, is clarify a complex abstraction (the concept of dog) by building a hierarchy in which each level of abstraction is created with knowledge that was gained from the preceding layer of the hierarchy. Read more... Quote of the Day "Deep learning algorithms require experience to sharpen their recommendations, and big data provides them with exactly the fuel they need." - Ed Burns   Trending Terms predictive analytics machine learning predictive modeling neural network natural language processing image recognition   Learning Center Deep learning algorithms power startup's beauty database Silicon Valley's Proven Beauty proves that deep learning algorithms are not just for disrupting the auto industry or going to the moon. Compare machine vs. deep learning services in the cloud Machine and deep learning services are both categorized as AI, but they aren't the same. Learn the differences, and which public cloud services are available. Deep learning technologies evolving beyond human capacities Artificial intelligence is growing at a rapid pace, going beyond the usual expectations from machines, able to recognize images and behavioral patterns. Experts explain how to deploy deep learning in production When deploying deep learning in production, experts say it's important to take care of the basics, like model design and testing. Deep learning vs. machine learning: The difference starts with data While they may seem similar, there are some real differences in deep learning vs. machine learning that can affect analytics applications in businesses. Writing for Business Some employees fear that computers will take over their jobs with the _______ of machine learning, but that is not the case. a. raise b. rise Answer   Stay In Touch For feedback about any of our definitions or to suggest a new definition, please contact me at: mrouse@techtarget.com   Visit the Word of the Day Archives and catch up on what you've missed!   FOLLOW US About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Whatis.com, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget, Whatis, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.