deep learning
noun
computing
: a form of machine learning in which the computer network rapidly teaches itself to understand a concept without human intervention by performing a large number of iterative calculations on an extremely large dataset
Deep learning involves feeding machines lots of data so the AI can learn patterns itself without requiring humans to program knowledge into the machine.—
Mike Cherney
Mike CherneyIn deep learning, multiple neural networks are "stacked" on top of each other, or layered, in order to create models that are even better at prediction because each new layer learns from the ones before it.—Derrick Harris
—sometimes used before another nounDerrick HarrisThe purpose of many deep learning systems is to minimize the amount of time spent feeding or quizzing a piece of software …—Erik Sofge
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Other approaches use deep learning trained on millions of past cases or hybrid models combining logic rules and machine learning.
—Raghu Para, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
While most software operates through rigid if-then rules—if the user clicks here, do this—today's AI systems use deep learning.
—Harry Booth, Time, 3 June 2025
That approach to deep learning required more computing power, which meant more money, putting strain on the original nonprofit model.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
June 5 Deadline Her first investment at Kleiner was in Windsurf, a deep learning acceleration platform designed to simplify and accelerate complex artificial intelligence workloads.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Raghu Para, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
While most software operates through rigid if-then rules—if the user clicks here, do this—today's AI systems use deep learning.
—Harry Booth, Time, 3 June 2025
That approach to deep learning required more computing power, which meant more money, putting strain on the original nonprofit model.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
June 5 Deadline Her first investment at Kleiner was in Windsurf, a deep learning acceleration platform designed to simplify and accelerate complex artificial intelligence workloads.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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“Deep learning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20learning. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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