Deep Learning in a Nutshell by Nikhil Buduma.
From the post:
Deep learning. Neural networks. Backpropagation. Over the past year or two, I’ve heard these buzz words being tossed around a lot, and it’s something that has definitely seized my curiosity recently. Deep learning is an area of active research these days, and if you’ve kept up with the field of computer science, I’m sure you’ve come across at least some of these terms at least once.
Deep learning can be an indimidating concept, but it’s becoming increasingly important these days. Google’s already making huge strides in the space with the Google Brain project and its recent acquisition of the London-based deep learning startup DeepMind. Moreover, deep learning methods are beating out traditional machine learning approaches on virtually every single metric.
So what exactly is deep learning? How does it work? And most importantly, why should you even care?
One of the more accessible introductions to deep learning that I have seen recently.
There are hints of more posts to come on deep learning topics.
Enjoy!