3 Types of Ai
Sep 19, 2023AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning: The Cool Kids of Tech Explained
Hey there tech enthusiasts!
Ever found yourself nodding along blankly while people threw around terms like AI, machine learning, and deep learning? Well, you're not alone! Let's break down these buzzwords in the simplest way possible, shall we?
Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI is the broad idea that machines can be made to carry out tasks that would typically require human intelligence. This includes tasks like understanding language, recognizing patterns, or making decisions.
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Machine Learning (ML):
- Description: This is a method by which we give computers the ability to learn from data. Instead of explicitly programming them to do a task, we provide them with examples, and they learn to do the task by themselves.
- Example: If we give a machine thousands of pictures of cats and tell it, "These are cats," it will learn to recognize other cat pictures on its own.
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Deep Learning:
- Description: Deep learning is a type of machine learning that processes data through layers of interconnected nodes (like a web). Each layer breaks down the data further, making it "deep."
- Example: When you speak to voice assistants and they recognize your voice, they're often using deep learning. It can take a complex input, like a voice recording, and translate it into something understandable, like text.
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Neural Networks:
- Description: These are the structures used in deep learning. Think of them as a web or network of nodes. Each node processes a bit of information, and together they make sense of the entire input.
- Example: Imagine having a complex math problem. Instead of one person trying to solve it alone, you have a team where each member solves a small part, and they combine their solutions to address the whole problem. Neural networks function in a similar collaborative manner but with data.
AI is like a toolbox, with different tools designed for different tasks. Machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks are just some of these tools, each with its unique strengths and applications.
Does this straightforward explanation work for your needs, Jam?
Of course, Jam.
Neural Networks:
- Description: These are structures used in deep learning, forming a web of interconnected nodes. Each node processes a bit of information, and together, they make sense of the entire input.
- Example: Imagine you're trying to identify the ingredients in a mystery dish. Instead of tasting the whole dish at once, you have a team of expert tasters. Each expert focuses on identifying just one ingredient. One might taste and recognize basil, another identifies chicken, yet another detects garlic. By the end, combining all their insights gives you a comprehensive understanding of the dish. Neural networks function similarly with data, where each node in the network focuses on a specific feature or pattern, and together they provide a full understanding.
I hope this example offers a clear visualization of how neural networks function, Jam.
Certainly, Jam. Let's relate ChatGPT and neural networks.
ChatGPT and Neural Networks:
ChatGPT: ChatGPT, which you're currently interacting with, is an instance of the GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) series, which is a type of language model designed by OpenAI.
Neural Networks: As we discussed, neural networks are structures in which interconnected nodes process information. These nodes work together to understand and generate outputs based on given inputs.
Connection: ChatGPT operates on a specific kind of neural network called the "transformer architecture." This architecture excels at handling sequences, which makes it particularly effective for language tasks.
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Layers & Nodes: Just like the expert tasters in our previous example, each layer and node in ChatGPT's neural network focuses on different features or patterns in the text. Some nodes might recognize the structure of a sentence, while others could identify the sentiment or meaning behind words.
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Processing Text: When you send a message to ChatGPT, the underlying transformer neural network breaks down your text, analyzes it across multiple layers and nodes, and generates a response based on patterns it has learned from vast amounts of data.
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Learning & Training: ChatGPT was trained on enormous datasets containing parts of the internet, which means it "learned" by adjusting its neural network's connections to predict the next word in a sequence accurately. Over time and with more data, the connections (weights) in this neural network were refined to produce coherent and contextually relevant responses.
In essence, ChatGPT's ability to understand and generate human-like text is powered by its underlying transformer neural network. Each interaction, like this conversation, involves the neural network processing input, making sense of it, and crafting an appropriate response.
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