The document provides an introduction to artificial neural networks. It discusses how neural networks are designed to mimic the human brain by using interconnected processing elements like neurons. The key aspects covered are:
- Neural networks can perform tasks like pattern recognition that are difficult for traditional algorithms.
- They are composed of interconnected nodes that transmit scalar messages to each other via weighted connections like synapses.
- Neural networks are trained by presenting examples, allowing the weighted connections to adjust until the network produces the desired output for each input.