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# Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)

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A Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), sometimes referred to as a ConvNet, is the most well-known image recognition and classification algorithm.  CNNs were one of the key innovations that led to the deep neural network renaissance in computer vision, which is a subset of machine learning.  

A typical CNN consists of a combination of convolutional, pooling, and dense layers.

### Run a CNN sample project from the ML Showcase!

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