Curriculum Learning
Category: Emerging Concepts
Category: Emerging Concepts
Definition
Curriculum learning trains AI by presenting concepts in order from simple to complex, mimicking how humans learn.
How It Works
Instead of random training examples, curriculum learning organizes data by difficulty. An image recognition system might start with clear, single objects before moving to cluttered scenes.
The curriculum can be designed manually or discovered automatically based on model performance.
Why It Matters
Curriculum learning often produces better models faster than random training. It prevents AI from getting stuck on hard examples early when it lacks foundational knowledge.
This approach is especially valuable for complex tasks where prerequisite knowledge matters.
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