Dictionary/Neural Network

Neural Network

AI & Technology
Definition

A computing system loosely modelled on the human brain, made up of layers of interconnected nodes that process information. Neural networks are the foundation of modern deep learning and power most advanced AI applications.

Example in context

An image recognition neural network used in financial fraud detection analyses photos of cheques and identifies forgeries with greater accuracy than human reviewers.

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