Learning the Simplest AI Unit: A Neuron

Learning Generative AI

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In this era of Generative AI, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. But have you ever wondered what the most basic building block of AI really is? Many people mention neural networks — but how do they actually work?

When I try to Google the basics of neural networks, I’m often met with complex math and matrix computations. 🤯

Neural Network, and the Complexity of Matrix!

That go way over my head. Surely there must be a simpler way to understand it?

That question sparked my quest to write this article. My goal is to explain how computers can be made to seem intelligent — in the most basic, crude, and super simplified way possible. If you’ve been curious but overwhelmed, I hope this makes things a little clearer. Enjoy the read!

Yes, I know — that’s not a real word. But it captures what I’m trying to express.

When people ask about the fundamentals of computers, they’re often shown diagrams with…