Frequently asked questions

Q: Are ANNs exactly the same as the biological neurons in terms of information storage and processing?

A: Although it cannot be stated with 100% certainty that the ANNs are an exact replica in terms of memory and processing logic, there is evidence in medical science that the basic building block of a brain is a neuron, and neurons are interconnected. When the external stimulus is obtained or when is is generated by the involuntary processes, the neurons react by communicating with each other by the transmission of neurosignals. Although the functioning of the brain is very complex and far from fully understood, the theory of ANNs has been evolving and we are seeing a great deal of success in modeling some of the ...

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