This document provides an overview of deep learning including:
- Deep learning uses multiple layers of nonlinear processing units for feature extraction and transformation from input data.
- Deep learning architectures like deep neural networks have been applied to fields including computer vision, speech recognition, and natural language processing.
- Training deep networks involves learning features from raw data in an unsupervised manner before fine-tuning in a supervised way using labeled data.
- Popular deep learning models covered include convolutional neural networks, recurrent neural networks, autoencoders, and generative adversarial networks.
- Deep learning has achieved success in applications such as image recognition, generation and style transfer, as well as natural language processing, audio processing, and medical domains.