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VAE

Variational Autoencoder.

Definition

Variational Autoencoder. A generative model that learns to encode data into a structured latent space and decode it back. Unlike regular autoencoders, VAEs learn a probability distribution over the latent space, allowing smooth interpolation and generation of new samples. Used in image generation and drug discovery.

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Autoencoder

A neural network trained to compress input data into a smaller representation and then reconstruct it.

Latent Space

The compressed, internal representation space where a model encodes data.

Generative AI

AI systems that create new content — text, images, audio, video, or code — rather than just analyzing or classifying existing data.

Activation Function

A mathematical function applied to a neuron's output that introduces non-linearity into the network.

Adam Optimizer

An optimization algorithm that combines the best parts of two other methods — AdaGrad and RMSProp.

AGI

Artificial General Intelligence.

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