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May 2023
20m 59s

Warning! Mathematical Mayhem Ahead: Demy...

FRANCESCO GADALETA
About this episode

Hold on to your calculators and buckle up for a wild mathematical ride in this episode! Brace yourself as we dive into the fascinating realm of Liquid Time-Constant Networks (LTCs), where mathematical content reaches new heights of excitement.

In this mind-bending adventure, we demystify the intricacies of LTCs, from complex equations to mind-boggling mathematical concepts, we break them down into digestible explanations.

 

References

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.adc8892

https://spectrum.ieee.org/liquid-neural-networks#toggle-gdpr

 

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