Did you know Deep Learning started with a single neuron in 1957?
Last Updated on August 29, 2025 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Chandra Prakash Bathula
Originally published on Towards AI.
Deep Learning Series: A Brief History of Deep Learning Evolution [1].
Let’s start with where it all began. This is the phase where things in Machine Learning took a wild turn.
The article outlines the history and evolution of deep learning, starting from its inception with Frank Rosenblatt’s perceptron in 1957, emphasizing the biological inspirations for neural networks, the limitations faced during AI winters, and the resurgence of interest in the field due to advancements in computational power and data availability in recent years. Furthermore, it discusses the transformative impact of deep learning technologies across various industries, highlighting their applications in areas such as self-driving cars, virtual assistants, and healthcare, setting the stage for upcoming explorations in neural network architectures.
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