Convolutional Neural Network

A Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) is a specialized neural network architecture that excels at processing images, video, and other grid-like data. CNNs use convolutional layers that scan small filters across the input, detecting patterns like edges in early layers and complex objects in deeper layers. The architecture was popularized by Yann LeCun's LeNet in the 1990s for digit recognition and exploded into mainstream AI with AlexNet's 2012 ImageNet win. Today CNNs power facial recognition on iPhones, medical imaging tools that detect tumors in MRI scans, quality inspection on manufacturing lines, and self-driving car perception systems. Famous CNN architectures include ResNet, VGG, Inception, and EfficientNet. Because these applications often touch sensitive data and regulated outcomes — healthcare, biometrics, public safety — AI governance, AI ethics, and AI compliance requirements apply heavily. Responsible AI programs document CNN datasets, fairness evaluations across demographics, and AI risk management controls before deployment.

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