📌 Introduction to Deep Learning

Deep Learning (DL) is a subset of Machine Learning (ML) that uses Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) to learn patterns automatically. It powers complex tasks like image recognition, speech processing, and decision-making.

🌟 Why Deep Learning?

✅ Handles large datasets effectively

✅ Reduces manual feature engineering

✅ Scales to millions of parameters

✅ Enables complex applications (e.g., autonomous driving, medical diagnosis)

🧠 ML vs. DL

Feature Machine Learning (ML) Deep Learning (DL)
Feature Engineering Manual Automatic
Small Data Performance Good Needs large data
Computational Power Low (CPU) High (GPU/TPU)
Interpretability Easy to interpret Acts as a "black box"
Training Time Fast Slower
Examples SVM, Decision Trees, RF ANN, CNN, RNN

🧬 Human Neural Networks

Structure of a Biological Neuron


🔹 Perceptron: Foundation of ANNs

The simplest form of ANN introduced by Frank Rosenblatt (1958).

Mathematical form: