Explores neural networks' ability to learn features and make linear predictions, emphasizing the importance of data quantity for effective performance.
Discusses the mean input shift and bias problem in weight updates for neural networks, highlighting the importance of correct initialization to prevent gradient issues.
Introduces feed-forward networks, covering neural network structure, training, activation functions, and optimization, with applications in forecasting and finance.
Explores deep learning for NLP, covering word embeddings, context representations, learning techniques, and challenges like vanishing gradients and ethical considerations.