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Questions and answers designated by tag: Activation Functions

Can the activation function be considered to mimic a neuron in the brain with either firing or not?

Thursday, 14 March 2024 by Dimitrios Efstathiou

Activation functions play a important role in artificial neural networks, serving as a key element in determining whether a neuron should be activated or not. The concept of activation functions can indeed be likened to the firing of neurons in the human brain. Just as a neuron in the brain fires or remains inactive based

  • Published in Artificial Intelligence, EITC/AI/DLPP Deep Learning with Python and PyTorch, Introduction, Introduction to deep learning with Python and Pytorch
Tagged under: Activation Functions, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neurons, Deep Learning, Neural Networks, PyTorch

What is the vanishing gradient problem?

Monday, 14 August 2023 by Brian Buckley

The vanishing gradient problem is a challenge that arises in the training of deep neural networks, specifically in the context of gradient-based optimization algorithms. It refers to the issue of exponentially diminishing gradients as they propagate backwards through the layers of a deep network during the learning process. This phenomenon can significantly hinder the convergence

  • Published in Artificial Intelligence, EITC/AI/GCML Google Cloud Machine Learning, First steps in Machine Learning, Deep neural networks and estimators
Tagged under: Activation Functions, Artificial Intelligence, Backpropagation, Deep Learning, Gradient Descent, Vanishing Gradient Problem

Why is it incorrect to consider activation function running on the input data of a layer?

Sunday, 13 August 2023 by EITCA Academy

In the realm of deep learning, particularly when utilizing frameworks such as PyTorch, it is important to understand the role and correct application of activation functions within neural networks. One common misconception is the notion of applying the activation function directly to the input data of a layer. This approach is fundamentally flawed and undermines

  • Published in Artificial Intelligence, EITC/AI/DLPP Deep Learning with Python and PyTorch, Neural network, Training model, Examination review
Tagged under: Activation Functions, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Gradient Flow, Neural Networks, PyTorch

What is the role of activation functions in a neural network model?

Tuesday, 08 August 2023 by EITCA Academy

Activation functions play a important role in neural network models by introducing non-linearity to the network, enabling it to learn and model complex relationships in the data. In this answer, we will explore the significance of activation functions in deep learning models, their properties, and provide examples to illustrate their impact on the network's performance.

  • Published in Artificial Intelligence, EITC/AI/DLTF Deep Learning with TensorFlow, TensorFlow, Neural network model, Examination review
Tagged under: Activation Functions, Artificial Intelligence, Leaky ReLU, Non-linearity, Normalization, ReLU, Sigmoid, Softmax, Tanh

What are the key components of a neural network and what is their role?

Tuesday, 08 August 2023 by EITCA Academy

A neural network is a fundamental component of deep learning, a subfield of artificial intelligence. It is a computational model inspired by the structure and functioning of the human brain. Neural networks are composed of several key components, each with its own specific role in the learning process. In this answer, we will explore these

  • Published in Artificial Intelligence, EITC/AI/DLTF Deep Learning with TensorFlow, Introduction, Introduction to deep learning with neural networks and TensorFlow, Examination review
Tagged under: Activation Functions, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Neural Networks, TensorFlow

Explain the architecture of the neural network used in the example, including the activation functions and number of units in each layer.

Saturday, 05 August 2023 by EITCA Academy

The architecture of the neural network used in the example is a feedforward neural network with three layers: an input layer, a hidden layer, and an output layer. The input layer consists of 784 units, which corresponds to the number of pixels in the input image. Each unit in the input layer represents the intensity

  • Published in Artificial Intelligence, EITC/AI/TFF TensorFlow Fundamentals, TensorFlow.js, Building a neural network to perform classification, Examination review
Tagged under: Activation Functions, Artificial Intelligence, Feedforward Neural Network, Hidden Layer, Input Layer, Neural Network Architecture, Number Of Units, Output Layer, Rectified Linear Unit (ReLU), Softmax Function

How can activation atlases be used to visualize the space of activations in a neural network?

Wednesday, 02 August 2023 by EITCA Academy

Activation atlases are a powerful tool for visualizing the space of activations in a neural network. In order to understand how activation atlases work, it is important to first have a clear understanding of what activations are in the context of a neural network. In a neural network, activations refer to the outputs of each

  • Published in Artificial Intelligence, EITC/AI/GCML Google Cloud Machine Learning, Expertise in Machine Learning, Understanding image models and predictions using an Activation Atlas, Examination review
Tagged under: Activation Functions, Artificial Intelligence, Dimensionality Reduction, Image Classification, Model Interpretability, Neural Networks

What are the activation functions used in the layers of the Keras model in the example?

Wednesday, 02 August 2023 by EITCA Academy

In the given example of a Keras model in the field of Artificial Intelligence, several activation functions are used in the layers. Activation functions play a important role in neural networks as they introduce non-linearity, enabling the network to learn complex patterns and make accurate predictions. In Keras, activation functions can be specified for each

  • Published in Artificial Intelligence, EITC/AI/GCML Google Cloud Machine Learning, Advancing in Machine Learning, Introduction to Keras, Examination review
Tagged under: Activation Functions, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Keras, Machine Learning

What are some hyperparameters that we can experiment with to achieve higher accuracy in our model?

Wednesday, 02 August 2023 by EITCA Academy

To achieve higher accuracy in our machine learning model, there are several hyperparameters that we can experiment with. Hyperparameters are adjustable parameters that are set before the learning process begins. They control the behavior of the learning algorithm and have a significant impact on the performance of the model. One important hyperparameter to consider is

  • Published in Artificial Intelligence, EITC/AI/GCML Google Cloud Machine Learning, Further steps in Machine Learning, Machine learning use case in fashion, Examination review
Tagged under: Activation Functions, Artificial Intelligence, Batch Size, Hyperparameters, Learning Rate, Network Architecture, Number Of Hidden Units, Optimization Algorithm, Parameter Initialization, Regularization

How does the hidden units argument in deep neural networks allow for customization of the network's size and shape?

Wednesday, 02 August 2023 by EITCA Academy

The hidden units argument in deep neural networks plays a important role in allowing for customization of the network's size and shape. Deep neural networks are composed of multiple layers, each consisting of a set of hidden units. These hidden units are responsible for capturing and representing the complex relationships between the input and output

  • Published in Artificial Intelligence, EITC/AI/GCML Google Cloud Machine Learning, First steps in Machine Learning, Deep neural networks and estimators, Examination review
Tagged under: Activation Functions, Artificial Intelligence, Customization, Deep Learning, Hidden Units, Neural Networks
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