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Make Your Own Neural Network
Tariq Rashid
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Artificial Intelligence
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Demystify AI in just 222 pages with Tariq Rashid's beginner-friendly guide that teaches you to build neural networks from scratch - even on a Raspberry Pi Zero. Ranked 68th in machine learning books, it's the fastest way to understand complex AI concepts.

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Unlocking the Magic of Machines That Learn

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Ever wondered how your phone recognizes your face or how Netflix seems to know what you'll enjoy watching next? These seemingly magical abilities stem from neural networks-computer systems inspired by the human brain. Imagine creating such a system yourself, teaching it to recognize handwritten numbers just like postal services use to sort mail. This isn't science fiction; it's entirely possible with basic math and programming skills. Neural networks represent a fundamental shift in computing: instead of explicitly programming every rule, we create systems that learn patterns from examples. This approach has revolutionized technology, powering everything from voice assistants to medical diagnostics. The beauty lies in its accessibility-the core concepts are simple enough for anyone to understand, yet powerful enough to solve complex problems that traditional programming cannot tackle.

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From Ancient Dreams to Modern Reality

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Nature's Blueprint for Intelligence

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The Building Blocks: Simple Yet Powerful

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Inside the Network: How Information Flows

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From Theory to Practice: Creating Your Network

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Bringing It All Together: Recognizing Handwritten Digits

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