• L7: Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning

    In this module, you will learn how machines learn through Artificial Neural Networks (ANN).


    Just as birds inspired the first attempts to enable flying, biological neural networks served as one of the main sources of inspiration in the effort to develop machines with human-like abilities. Over time, artificial neural networks have become a cornerstone of artificial intelligence. In recent decades, the most powerful AI systems have been developed using deep learning, a comprehensive family of techniques that allow machines to learn through artificial neural networks. This module explores the fascinating world of artificial neural networks and deep learning.


    After this module, you will be able to...

    • describe how biological neural networks have inspired artificial neural networks (ANN).
    • describe how machines learn through artificial neural networks.
    • discuss the transparency and explainability of AI systems based on black-box models.

    We strongly recommend that you work through module 07 on a computer to make the most of the learning resources.