The strange and exciting future of neural networks

Stan BLK
3 min readJun 12, 2024

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Hello friends! Today I want to share with you one of the most exciting topics in the field of modern technology — neural networks.

Neural networks are computer systems inspired by the work of the human brain. They consist of many simple elements called neurons, which are interconnected and work together to solve various tasks. Like the brain, the neural network learns from examples, memorizing patterns and drawing conclusions based on them.

Neural Network Architecture

Now let’s talk about the structure of a neural network. It consists of the following layers:

  • Input layer: Accepts data, such as images, sounds, or text.
  • Hidden layers: do the main work of data processing. These layers can be as deep as necessary for successful learning. Most often they consist of hundreds and thousands of neurons.
  • Output layer: gives the final result, for example, a class label if we are talking about images, or a language attribute for text.

Each neuron in the network receives input data, processes it, and transmits the result to the next layer. This is similar to how neurons in the brain work, transmitting signals from one to the other.

The principle of operation

The basic principle of a neural network can be described by the following process:

  • Weighting of input data: Each input is multiplied by a certain weight, which determines the importance of this input data.
  • Activation function: The resulting sum of weighted input data is transmitted through an activation function that determines which signal is transmitted next.
  • Training: The network adjusts the weights depending on the error received at the output (this is called back propagation of the error, or backpropagation).

The bottom line is that the neural network learns by changing its weights to minimize the error between the forecast and the actual result. And the better she trains, the more accurate her predictions become.

Application of neural networks

Neural networks are used in many fields:

  • Image and Face recognition: Apps like Google Photos or Facebook actively use neural networks to recognize objects and faces in your photos.
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP): Systems such as Google Translate and chatbots use neural networks to translate text and conduct dialogues.
  • Automation and robotics: Neural networks are used in self-driving cars and robots to make decisions in real time (for example, a Tesla car.

That’s it, friends! We briefly got acquainted with the basics of neural networks: their architecture and principles of operation. This is an area where technology meets biology, creating innovative solutions for a variety of tasks. I hope this article has helped you better understand how these complex but surprisingly powerful systems work, and why they are so important in today’s world.

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Stan BLK
Stan BLK

Written by Stan BLK

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