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A quick guide to deep learning - what is it and how can it be useful?

Robot Lab

Deep learning is a subset of machine learning that uses algorithms built on neural networks modeled after the human brain. With multiple layers working together inside the computer, artificial neurons or ‘nodes’ use mathematical calculations to process data to solve complex problems, much like how our own brains do.

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Plugging in: directly linking the brain to a computer

Futurum

Plugging in: directly linking the brain to a computer. Published: Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) link the brain directly to external computers, allowing users to do something just by thinking it. TALK LIKE A … COMPUTER SCIENTIST. Brains and computers share lots of similarities. How do BCIs work?

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Educators Have Some Pointed Advice For Tech Companies Building the Metaverse

ED Surge

That's not what real learning is about. Real learning is deep learning, not superficial learning. I think the opportunities for deep learning are endless. All you need to add is whatever your learning goal is and ta-dah, you have done it. And it's more than just reading and math.

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Simulations as a Teaching Strategy

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Simulations and games have grown from rote drills using a computer to challenging learning experiences for students that hone problem-solving and critical thinking skills. For too long, education has been underpinned by so-called “surface learning”, which requires only memorisation and an ability to recall basic facts or formulas.

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2024 Spotlight: Women Leading the Way in STEM

STEM Sport

Dr. Fei-Fei Li Dr. Fei-Fei Li is a well-known computer scientist with degrees from Princeton University and California Institute of Technology. She is most commonly known for the creation of ImageNet, a dataset that changed the way computer scientists approached computer vision and deep learning research.

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How can intelligent systems revolutionise healthcare?

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Dr Narges Armanfard from McGill University and Mila Quebec AI Institute in Montreal, Canada, has set up iSMART Lab to develop intelligent computer systems that can support medical professionals. Patient well-being Intelligent systems are innovative computer systems that can perceive and respond to the world around them.

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Is Working in AI a Good Career Choice?

CTE Learning

Unprecedented Growth Opportunities The AI industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by advancements in machine learning, deep learning, and other AI subfields. In this article, we'll explore the compelling reasons why AI is not just a good career choice but a smart one.