The Big Deal With Deep Learning - DZone Big Data

A colleague recently asked me if deep learning lives up to the hype. Is it really revolutionary or just the same old thing dressed up with a new name? As with most fads, the truth is somewhere in between. Let's start by dismissing the hype. I've heard deep learning referred to as the breakthrough that will lead to "Strong AI" (universal, general purpose AI) and seems to have gotten some rich (Elon Musk), smart (Stephen Hawking) guys (Steve Wozniak) all riled up about the end of humanity.