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Deep Learning: Miracle or Snake Oil?

Synopsis
Machine Learning has had several excitements over the years with machines that are modelled on the human brain. The invention of the perceptron and artificial neural networks were followed by intense scientific activity and excitement, then by disappointment at a number of unappreciated deficiencies. The latest craze are deep neural networks. In this lecture, we will explore how deep learning works, what it can do and if neural networks are a modern miracle or yet another false dawn. Part of a series in which Professor of IT Richard Harvey looks at the science of information and explores some of the latest advances in computer technology. This lecture is also available to download as audio file.
Series
The Science of Information
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of production
2018-2019
Subjects
Information technology
Keywords
computer science; machine learning

Online availability

URI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=GnLuUAvS5E4
Delivery
Streamed

Credits

Contributor
Richard Professor Harvey

Distributor

Name

Gresham College

Email
enquiries@gresham.ac.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7831 0575
Fax
020 7831 5208
Address
Barnard’s Inn Hall
Holborn
London EC1N 2HH
Name

YouTube

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