CNN — Convolutional Neural Network
Definition: A neural network architecture purpose-built for spatial data like images. CNNs dominated computer vision for a decade before transformers started eating their lunch.
Example
For our defect detection use case, a small CNN still beat a vision transformer on both accuracy and inference cost.
When you'll hear it
CNN shows up most often in AI strategy reviews, model evaluation discussions, and product roadmap meetings. When someone uses it, they're usually referring to convolutional neural network — and they expect the room to already know what that means.
FAQs
What does CNN stand for?
CNN stands for Convolutional Neural Network.
What does CNN mean in AI and machine-learning?
A neural network architecture purpose-built for spatial data like images. CNNs dominated computer vision for a decade before transformers started eating their lunch.
Where will I hear CNN used at work?
CNN comes up most often in AI strategy reviews, model evaluation discussions, and product roadmap meetings. It's used as shorthand for convolutional neural network, so people assume you already know the term.
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