Deep learning, past present and future: An odyssey

Abstract

Machine learning has grown in popularity and effectiveness over the last decade. It has become possible to solve complex problems, especially in artificial intelligence, due to the effectiveness of deep neural networks. While numerous books and countless papers have been written on deep learning, new researchers want to understand the field's history, current trends and envision future possibilities. This review paper will summarise the recorded work that resulted in such success and address patterns and prospects.