Hello, Perceptron: An introduction to artificial neural networks

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjournery are able to replicate (and often exceed) human-like performance on tasks like taking exams, generating text and making art. Even to seasoned programmers, their abilities can seem magical. But, obviously, there is no magic. These things are “just” artificial neural networks – circuits inspired by the architecture of biological brains. An AI-imagined image of a neural network (Midjourney) In fact, much like real brains, when broken down to their bui...