Quick Bites

Bite-sized explanations of AI, math, and engineering concepts. One new bite every day.

AI Fundamentals

Monte Carlo Method 🎲

A computational algorithm that uses random sampling to solve problems that might be deterministic in principle. Like throwing darts at a board to estimate π!

Dec 30, 2024
Deep Learning

Gradient Descent ⛰️

Optimization technique that finds the minimum of a function by iteratively moving in the direction of steepest descent. Like hiking down a mountain in fog!

Dec 29, 2024
Probability

Markov Chains ⛓️

Mathematical system where the next state depends only on the current state, not the history. Tomorrow's weather only depends on today's!

Dec 28, 2024
Neural Networks

Backpropagation 🔄

Algorithm that calculates gradients through chain rule, propagating errors backward through neural network layers. Teaching networks by showing them their mistakes!

Dec 27, 2024
Transformers

Attention Mechanism 👁️

Allows models to focus on relevant parts of input when producing output. Like highlighting important words while reading a sentence!

Dec 26, 2024
Reinforcement Learning

Q-Learning 🎮

Model-free RL algorithm that learns the value of actions in states. The agent learns by trial and error which actions lead to rewards!

Dec 25, 2024