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Instead of looking at individual neurons, they look at combinations of neurons that form patterns or features.

Artificial neural networks are like digital versions of our brains. They learn from data, not rules, and they can perform extraordinary tasks, from translating languages to playing chess. But how do they do it? What is the logic behind their calculations? And how can we trust them to be safe and reliable?

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AI brains: How do they work?