Neural Networks, Machine Learning, and LLMs: AI Concepts Explained in Plain English

Most AI explanations assume you have a CS degree. This one assumes you do not. AI vs Machine Learning vs Deep Learning AI = any software mimicking human intelligence Machine Learning = AI that learns from data Deep Learning = ML using neural networks with many layers They are nested concepts, not separate things. Full breakdown Neural Networks Inspired by the brain: layers of nodes process information, finding patterns in data. More layers = deeper learning. Neural Networks for Beginners Deep Learning Explained Large Language Models LLMs power ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Trained on billions of text examples, they predict the most likely next word based on context. What is a Large Language Model? Natural Language Processing NLP is how computers understand human language. It powers chatbots, translation, and sentiment analysis. NLP Guide Computer Vision Enables AI to understand images. Used in medical imaging, self-driving cars, and quality control. Computer Vision Explained Start Learn