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Practical Guide to Machine Learning, NLP, and Generative AI: Libraries, Algorithms, and Applications
This is an essential resource for beginners and experienced practitioners in machine learning. This comprehensive guide covers a broad spectrum of machine learning topics, starting with an in-depth exploration of popular machine learning libraries. Readers will gain a thorough understanding of Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, and other pivotal libraries like XGBoost, LightGBM, and CatBoost, which are integral for efficient model development and deployment.The book delves into various neural network architectures, providing readers with a solid foundation in understanding and applying these models. Beginning with the basics of the Perceptron and its application in digit classification, it progresses to more complex structures such as multilayer perceptrons for financial forecasting, radial basis function networks for air quality prediction, and convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for image classification. Additionally, the book covers recurrent neural networks (RNNs) and their variants like long short-term memory (LSTM) and gated recurrent units (GRUs), which are crucial for time-series analysis and sequential data applications.Supervised machine learning algorithms are meticulously explained, with practical examples to illustrate their application. The book covers logistic regression and its use in predicting sports outcomes, decision trees for plant classification, random forests for traffic prediction, and support vector machines for house price prediction. Gradient boosting machines and their applications in genomics, AdaBoost for bioinformatics data classification, and extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) for churn prediction are also discussed, providing readers with a robust toolkit for various predictive tasks.Unsupervised learning algorithms are another significant focus of the book, introducing readers to techniques for uncovering hidden patterns in data. Hierarchical clustering for gene expression data analysis, principal component analysis (PCA) for climate predictions, and singular value decomposition (SVD) for signal denoising are thoroughly explained. The book also explores applications like robot navigation and network security, demonstrating the versatility of these techniques.Natural language processing (NLP) is comprehensively covered, highlighting its fundamental concepts and various applications. The book discusses the overview of NLP, its fundamental concepts, and its diverse applications such as chatbots, virtual assistants, clinical NLP applications, and social media analytics. Detailed sections on text pre-processing, syntactic analysis, machine translation, text classification, named entity recognition, and sentiment analysis equip readers with the knowledge to build sophisticated NLP models.The final chapters of the book explore generative AI, including generative adversarial networks (GANs) for image generation, variational autoencoders for vibrational encoder training, and autoregressive models for time series
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Hands-On Generative AI with Transformers and Diffusion Models
Learn how to use generative media techniques with AI to create novel images or music in this practical, hands-on guide. Data scientists and software engineers will understand how state-of-the-art generative models work, how to fine-tune and adapt them to your needs, and how to combine existing building blocks to create new models and creative applications in different domains.This book introduces theoretical concepts in an intuitive way, with extensive code samples and illustrations that you can run on services such as Google Colaboratory, Kaggle, or Hugging Face Spaces with minimal setup. You'll learn how to use open source libraries such as Transformers and Diffusers, conduct code exploration, and study several existing projects to help guide your work.Learn the fundamentals of classic and modern generative AI techniquesBuild and customize models that can generate text, images, and soundExplore trade-offs between training from scratch and using large, pretrained modelsCreate models that can modify images by transferring the style of other imagesTweak and bend transformers and diffusion models for creative purposesTrain a model that can write text based on your styleDeploy models as interactive demos or services
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Reinforcement Learning Algorithms with Python
Develop self-learning algorithms and agents using TensorFlow and other Python tools, frameworks, and librariesKey FeaturesLearn, develop, and deploy advanced reinforcement learning algorithms to solve a variety of tasksUnderstand and develop model-free and model-based algorithms for building self-learning agentsWork with advanced Reinforcement Learning concepts and algorithms such as imitation learning and evolution strategiesBook DescriptionReinforcement Learning (RL) is a popular and promising branch of AI that involves making smarter models and agents that can automatically determine ideal behavior based on changing requirements. This book will help you master RL algorithms and understand their implementation as you build self-learning agents.Starting with an introduction to the tools, libraries, and setup needed to work in the RL environment, this book covers the building blocks of RL and delves into value-based methods, such as the application of Q-learning and SARSA algorithms. You'll learn how to use a combination of Q-learning and neural networks to solve complex problems. Furthermore, you'll study the policy gradient methods, TRPO, and PPO, to improve performance and stability, before moving on to the DDPG and TD3 deterministic algorithms. This book also covers how imitation learning techniques work and how Dagger can teach an agent to drive. You'll discover evolutionary strategies and black-box optimization techniques, and see how they can improve RL algorithms. Finally, you'll get to grips with exploration approaches, such as UCB and UCB1, and develop a meta-algorithm called ESBAS.By the end of the book, you'll have worked with key RL algorithms to overcome challenges in real-world applications, and be part of the RL research community.What you will learnDevelop an agent to play CartPole using the OpenAI Gym interfaceDiscover the model-based reinforcement learning paradigmSolve the Frozen Lake problem with dynamic programmingExplore Q-learning and SARSA with a view to playing a taxi gameApply Deep Q-Networks (DQNs) to Atari games using GymStudy policy gradient algorithms, including Actor-Critic and REINFORCEUnderstand and apply PPO and TRPO in continuous locomotion environmentsGet to grips with evolution strategies for solving the lunar lander problemWho this book is forIf you are an AI researcher, deep learning user, or anyone who wants to learn reinforcement learning from scratch, this book is for you. You’ll also find this reinforcement learning book useful if you want to learn about the advancements in the field. Working knowledge of Python is necessary.
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Hands-On Neural Networks with TensorFlow 2.0
A comprehensive guide to developing neural network-based solutions using TensorFlow 2.0Key FeaturesUnderstand the basics of machine learning and discover the power of neural networks and deep learningExplore the structure of the TensorFlow framework and understand how to transition to TF 2.0Solve any deep learning problem by developing neural network-based solutions using TF 2.0Book DescriptionTensorFlow, the most popular and widely used machine learning framework, has made it possible for almost anyone to develop machine learning solutions with ease. With TensorFlow (TF) 2.0, you'll explore a revamped framework structure, offering a wide variety of new features aimed at improving productivity and ease of use for developers.This book covers machine learning with a focus on developing neural network-based solutions. You'll start by getting familiar with the concepts and techniques required to build solutions to deep learning problems. As you advance, you’ll learn how to create classifiers, build object detection and semantic segmentation networks, train generative models, and speed up the development process using TF 2.0 tools such as TensorFlow Datasets and TensorFlow Hub.By the end of this TensorFlow book, you'll be ready to solve any machine learning problem by developing solutions using TF 2.0 and putting them into production.What you will learnGrasp machine learning and neural network techniques to solve challenging tasksApply the new features of TF 2.0 to speed up developmentUse TensorFlow Datasets (tfds) and the tf.data API to build high-efficiency data input pipelinesPerform transfer learning and fine-tuning with TensorFlow HubDefine and train networks to solve object detection and semantic segmentation problemsTrain Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) to generate images and data distributionsUse the SavedModel file format to put a model, or a generic computational graph, into productionWho this book is forIf you're a developer who wants to get started with machine learning and TensorFlow, or a data scientist interested in developing neural network solutions in TF 2.0, this book is for you. Experienced machine learning engineers who want to master the new features of the TensorFlow framework will also find this book useful.Basic knowledge of calculus and a strong understanding of Python programming will help you grasp the topics covered in this book.
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Artificial Intelligence Programming with Python
A hands-on roadmap to using Python for artificial intelligence programming In Practical Artificial Intelligence Programming with Python: From Zero to Hero, veteran educator and photophysicist Dr. Perry Xiao delivers a thorough introduction to one of the most exciting areas of computer science in modern history. The book demystifies artificial intelligence and teaches readers its fundamentals from scratch in simple and plain language and with illustrative code examples. Divided into three parts, the author explains artificial intelligence generally, machine learning, and deep learning. It tackles a wide variety of useful topics, from classification and regression in machine learning to generative adversarial networks. He also includes: Fulsome introductions to MATLAB, Python, AI, machine learning, and deep learningExpansive discussions on supervised and unsupervised machine learning, as well as semi-supervised learningPractical AI and Python “cheat sheet” quick referencesThis hands-on AI programming guide is perfect for anyone with a basic knowledge of programming—including familiarity with variables, arrays, loops, if-else statements, and file input and output—who seeks to understand foundational concepts in AI and AI development.
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Artificial Intelligence with Python
Entering the field of artificial intelligence and data science can seem daunting to beginners with little to no prior background, especially those with no programming experience. The concepts used in self-driving cars and virtual assistants like Amazon’s Alexa may seem very complex and difficult to grasp. The aim of Artificial Intelligence in Python is to make AI accessible and easy to understand for people with little to no programming experience though practical exercises. Newcomers will gain the necessary knowledge on how to create such systems, which are capable of executing tasks that require some form of human-like intelligence.This book introduces readers to various topics and examples of programming in Python, as well as key concepts in artificial intelligence. Python programming skills will be imparted as we go along. Concepts and code snippets will be covered in a step-by-step manner, to guide and instill confidence in beginners. Complex subjects in deep learning and machine learning will be broken down into easy-to-digest content and examples. Artificial intelligence implementations will also be shared, allowing beginners to generate their own artificial intelligence algorithms for reinforcement learning, style transfer, chatbots, speech, and natural language processing.
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Machine Learning and Deep Learning Using Python and TensorFlow
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Explore the principles and practices of machine learning and deep learning This comprehensive textbook lays out the theories and applications of machine learning and deep learning in a style that is approachable for students and working professionals at all math skill levels. You will discover how to handle data, regression and logistic regression, decision trees, cross-validation techniques and error testing, artificial neural networks (ANN, CNN and RNN), random forests, boosting, and more. Machine Learning and Deep Learning Using Python and TensorFlow includes valuable case studies across professional domains, including banking, insurance, e-commerce, retail, and healthcare. The book presents examples using both Python and TensorFlow programming languages and clearly demonstrates how to utilize this cutting-edge technology in today’s “smart” devices.• Presented in a mathematically non-rigorous way• Includes image classification and computer vision tasks • Written by a pair of business analytics experts
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Generative AI
Generative AI (GenAI) is the hottest new area of AI, accelerating innovations affecting all industries and showcasing AI’s ability to present human-like language capabilities with large language models (LLMs). This book builds a solid foundation for the technology underlying GenAI Models, LLM, and foundation and reasoning models for the No-Code audience by explaining the models' workings in simple English. It then takes the reader on a journey to find out where there are gaps to innovate. Each chapter outlines the state of research in each topic and invites learners to build on this research to think about ethical implications and balance it with innovation to benefit everyone. The author covers the technological, product, and societal impact of Generative AI to give a comprehensive guide for this important technology. This book will help the data scientist, product manager, and business leader alike because it covers the API economy and critical industries impacted and offers a framework to think about automation and jobs impacted and what competencies are needed to excel in GenAI and offers an in-depth guide to build GenAI products and applications.
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Hands-On Generative Adversarial Networks with Keras
Develop generative models for a variety of real-world use-cases and deploy them to productionKey FeaturesDiscover various GAN architectures using Python and Keras libraryUnderstand how GAN models function with the help of theoretical and practical examplesApply your learnings to become an active contributor to open source GAN applicationsBook DescriptionGenerative Adversarial Networks (GANs) have revolutionized the fields of machine learning and deep learning. This book will be your first step towards understanding GAN architectures and tackling the challenges involved in training them.This book opens with an introduction to deep learning and generative models, and their applications in artificial intelligence (AI). You will then learn how to build, evaluate, and improve your first GAN with the help of easy-to-follow examples. The next few chapters will guide you through training a GAN model to produce and improve high-resolution images. You will also learn how to implement conditional GANs that give you the ability to control characteristics of GAN outputs. You will build on your knowledge further by exploring a new training methodology for progressive growing of GANs. Moving on, you'll gain insights into state-of-the-art models in image synthesis, speech enhancement, and natural language generation using GANs. In addition to this, you'll be able to identify GAN samples with TequilaGAN.By the end of this book, you will be well-versed with the latest advancements in the GAN framework using various examples and datasets, and you will have the skills you need to implement GAN architectures for several tasks and domains, including computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), and audio processing.Foreword by Ting-Chun Wang, Senior Research Scientist, NVIDIAWhat you will learnLearn how GANs work and the advantages and challenges of working with themControl the output of GANs with the help of conditional GANs, using embedding and space manipulationApply GANs to computer vision, NLP, and audio processingUnderstand how to implement progressive growing of GANsUse GANs for image synthesis and speech enhancementExplore the future of GANs in visual and sonic artsImplement pix2pixHD to turn semantic label maps into photorealistic imagesWho this book is forThis book is for machine learning practitioners, deep learning researchers, and AI enthusiasts who are looking for a perfect mix of theory and hands-on content in order to implement GANs using Keras. Working knowledge of Python is expected.
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Natural Language Processing with TensorFlow
From introductory NLP tasks to Transformer models, this new edition teaches you to utilize powerful TensorFlow APIs to implement end-to-end NLP solutions driven by performant ML (Machine Learning) modelsKey FeaturesLearn to solve common NLP problems effectively with TensorFlow 2.xImplement end-to-end data pipelines guided by the underlying ML model architectureUse advanced LSTM techniques for complex data transformations, custom models and metricsBook DescriptionLearning how to solve natural language processing (NLP) problems is an important skill to master due to the explosive growth of data combined with the demand for machine learning solutions in production. Natural Language Processing with TensorFlow, Second Edition, will teach you how to solve common real-world NLP problems with a variety of deep learning model architectures. The book starts by getting readers familiar with NLP and the basics of TensorFlow. Then, it gradually teaches you different facets of TensorFlow 2.x. In the following chapters, you then learn how to generate powerful word vectors, classify text, generate new text, and generate image captions, among other exciting use-cases of real-world NLP. TensorFlow has evolved to be an ecosystem that supports a machine learning workflow through ingesting and transforming data, building models, monitoring, and productionization. We will then read text directly from files and perform the required transformations through a TensorFlow data pipeline. We will also see how to use a versatile visualization tool known as TensorBoard to visualize our models. By the end of this NLP book, you will be comfortable with using TensorFlow to build deep learning models with many different architectures, and efficiently ingest data using TensorFlow Additionally, you'll be able to confidently use TensorFlow throughout your machine learning workflow.What you will learnLearn core concepts of NLP and techniques with TensorFlowUse state-of-the-art Transformers and how they are used to solve NLP tasksPerform sentence classification and text generation using CNNs and RNNsUtilize advanced models for machine translation and image caption generationBuild end-to-end data pipelines in TensorFlowLearn interesting facts and practices related to the task at handCreate word representations of large amounts of data for deep learningWho this book is forThis book is for Python developers and programmers with a strong interest in deep learning, who want to learn how to leverage TensorFlow to simplify NLP tasks.Fundamental Python skills are assumed, as well as basic knowledge of machine learning and undergraduate-level calculus and linear algebra. No previous natural language processing experience required.
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Neural Networks with TensorFlow and Keras
Explore the capabilities of machine learning and neural networks. This comprehensive guidebook is tailored for professional programmers seeking to deepen their understanding of neural networks, machine learning techniques, and large language models (LLMs). The book explores the core of machine learning techniques, covering essential topics such as data pre-processing, model selection, and customization. It provides a robust foundation in neural network fundamentals, supplemented by practical case studies and projects. You will explore various network topologies, including Deep Neural Networks (DNN), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, Variational Autoencoders (VAE), Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN), and Large Language Models (LLMs). Each concept is explained with clear, step-by-step instructions and accompanied by Python code examples using the latest versions of TensorFlow and Keras, ensuring a hands-on learning experience. By the end of this book, you will gain practical skills to apply these techniques to solving problems. Whether you are looking to advance your career or enhance your programming capabilities, this book provides the tools and knowledge needed to excel in the rapidly evolving field of machine learning and neural networks. What You Will Learn Grasp the fundamentals of various neural network topologies, including DNN, RNN, LSTM, VAE, GAN, and LLMsImplement neural networks using the latest versions of TensorFlow and Keras, with detailed Python code examplesKnow the techniques for data pre-processing, model selection, and customization to optimize machine learning modelsApply machine learning and neural network techniques in various professional scenarios Who This Book Is For Data scientists, machine learning enthusiasts, and software developers who wish to deepen their understanding of neural networks and machine learning techniques
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Programming with TensorFlow
This practical book provides an end-to-end guide to TensorFlow, the leading open source software library that helps you build and train neural networks for deep learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), speech recognition, and general predictive analytics. The book provides a hands-on approach to TensorFlow fundamentals for a broad technical audience—from data scientists and engineers to students and researchers. The authors begin by working through some basic examples in TensorFlow before diving deeper into topics such as CNN, RNN, LSTM, and GNN. The book is written for those who want to build powerful, robust, and accurate predictive models with the power of TensorFlow, combined with other open source Python libraries. The authors demonstrate TensorFlow projects on Single Board Computers (SBCs).
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Deep Generative Modeling
This first comprehensive book on models behind Generative AI has been thoroughly revised to cover all major classes of deep generative models: mixture models, Probabilistic Circuits, Autoregressive Models, Flow-based Models, Latent Variable Models, GANs, Hybrid Models, Score-based Generative Models, Energy-based Models, and Large Language Models. In addition, Generative AI Systems are discussed, demonstrating how deep generative models can be used for neural compression, among others.Deep Generative Modeling is designed to appeal to curious students, engineers, and researchers with a modest mathematical background in undergraduate calculus, linear algebra, probability theory, and the basics of machine learning, deep learning, and programming in Python and PyTorch (or other deep learning libraries). It should find interest among students and researchers from a variety of backgrounds, including computer science, engineering, data science, physics, and bioinformatics who wish to get familiar with deep generative modeling.In order to engage with a reader, the book introduces fundamental concepts with specific examples and code snippets. The full code accompanying the book is available on the author's GitHub site: github.com/jmtomczak/introdgmThe ultimate aim of the book is to outline the most important techniques in deep generative modeling and, eventually, enable readers to formulate new models and implement them.
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Data Science and Analytics with Python
Since the first edition of “Data Science and Analytics with Python” we have witnessed an unprecedented explosion in the interest and development within the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. This surge has led to the widespread adoption of the book, not just among business practitioners, but also by universities as a key textbook. In response to this growth, this new edition builds upon the success of its predecessor, expanding several sections, updating the code to reflect the latest advancements in Python libraries and modules, and addressing the ever-evolving landscape of generative AI (GenAI).This updated edition ensures that the examples and exercises remain relevant by incorporating the latest features of popular libraries such as Scikit-learn, pandas, and Numpy. Additionally, new sections delve into cutting-edge topics like generative AI, reflecting the advancements and the expanding role these technologies play. This edition also addresses crucial issues of explainability, transparency, and fairness in AI. These topics have rightly gained significant attention in recent years. As AI integrates more deeply into various aspects of our lives, understanding and mitigating biases, ensuring fairness, and maintaining transparency become paramount. This book provides comprehensive coverage of these topics, offering practical insights and guidance for data scientists and analysts.Designed as a practical companion for data analysts and budding data scientists, this book assumes a working knowledge of programming and statistical modelling but aims to guide readers deeper into the wonders of data analytics and machine learning. Maintaining the book's structure, each chapter stands alone as much as possible, allowing readers to use it as a reference as well as a textbook. Whether revisiting fundamental concepts or diving into new, advanced topics, this book offers something valuable for every reader.
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Applied Deep Learning with Python
A hands-on guide to deep learning that’s filled with intuitive explanations and engaging practical examplesKey FeaturesDesigned to iteratively develop the skills of Python users who don’t have a data science backgroundCovers the key foundational concepts you’ll need to know when building deep learning systemsFull of step-by-step exercises and activities to help build the skills that you need for the real-worldBook DescriptionTaking an approach that uses the latest developments in the Python ecosystem, you’ll first be guided through the Jupyter ecosystem, key visualization libraries and powerful data sanitization techniques before we train our first predictive model. We’ll explore a variety of approaches to classification like support vector networks, random decision forests and k-nearest neighbours to build out your understanding before we move into more complex territory. It’s okay if these terms seem overwhelming; we’ll show you how to put them to work.We’ll build upon our classification coverage by taking a quick look at ethical web scraping and interactive visualizations to help you professionally gather and present your analysis. It’s after this that we start building out our keystone deep learning application, one that aims to predict the future price of Bitcoin based on historical public data.By guiding you through a trained neural network, we’ll explore common deep learning network architectures (convolutional, recurrent, generative adversarial) and branch out into deep reinforcement learning before we dive into model optimization and evaluation. We’ll do all of this whilst working on a production-ready web application that combines Tensorflow and Keras to produce a meaningful user-friendly result, leaving you with all the skills you need to tackle and develop your own real-world deep learning projects confidently and effectively.What you will learnDiscover how you can assemble and clean your very own datasetsDevelop a tailored machine learning classification strategyBuild, train and enhance your own models to solve unique problemsWork with production-ready frameworks like Tensorflow and KerasExplain how neural networks operate in clear and simple termsUnderstand how to deploy your predictions to the webWho this book is forIf you're a Python programmer stepping into the world of data science, this is the ideal way to get started.
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Mastering Predictive Analytics with scikit-learn and TensorFlow
Learn advanced techniques to improve the performance and quality of your predictive modelsKey FeaturesUse ensemble methods to improve the performance of predictive analytics modelsImplement feature selection, dimensionality reduction, and cross-validation techniquesDevelop neural network models and master the basics of deep learningBook DescriptionPython is a programming language that provides a wide range of features that can be used in the field of data science. Mastering Predictive Analytics with scikit-learn and TensorFlow covers various implementations of ensemble methods, how they are used with real-world datasets, and how they improve prediction accuracy in classification and regression problems.This book starts with ensemble methods and their features. You will see that scikit-learn provides tools for choosing hyperparameters for models. As you make your way through the book, you will cover the nitty-gritty of predictive analytics and explore its features and characteristics. You will also be introduced to artificial neural networks and TensorFlow, and how it is used to create neural networks. In the final chapter, you will explore factors such as computational power, along with improvement methods and software enhancements for efficient predictive analytics.By the end of this book, you will be well-versed in using deep neural networks to solve common problems in big data analysis.What you will learnUse ensemble algorithms to obtain accurate predictionsApply dimensionality reduction techniques to combine features and build better modelsChoose the optimal hyperparameters using cross-validationImplement different techniques to solve current challenges in the predictive analytics domainUnderstand various elements of deep neural network (DNN) modelsImplement neural networks to solve both classification and regression problemsWho this book is forMastering Predictive Analytics with scikit-learn and TensorFlow is for data analysts, software engineers, and machine learning developers who are interested in implementing advanced predictive analytics using Python. Business intelligence experts will also find this book indispensable as it will teach them how to progress from basic predictive models to building advanced models and producing more accurate predictions. Prior knowledge of Python and familiarity with predictive analytics concepts are assumed.
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Generative Deep Learning
Generative modeling is one of the hottest topics in AI. It's now possible to teach a machine to excel at human endeavors such as painting, writing, and composing music. With this practical book, machine learning engineers and data scientists will discover how to re-create some of the most impressive examples of generative deep learning models such as variational autoencoders (VAEs), generative adversarial networks (GANs), Transformers, normalizing flows, energy based models, and diffusion models.Author David Foster demonstrates the inner workings of each technique, starting with the basics of deep learning before advancing to some of the most cutting-edge algorithms in the field. Through tips and tricks, you'll understand how to make your models learn more efficiently and become more creative.Discover how VAEs can change facial expressions in photosBuild practical GAN examples from scratch to generate images based on your own datasetCreate autoregressive generative models, such as LSTMs for text generation and PixelCNN models for image generationBuild music generation models, using Transformers and MuseGANExplore the inner workings of state-of-the-art architectures such as StyleGANGPT-3, and DDIMDive into the the detail of multimodal models such as DALL.E 2 and Imagen for text-to-image generationUnderstand how generative world models can help agents accomplish tasks within a reinforcement learning settingUnderstand how the future of generative modeling might evolve, including how businesses will need to adapt to take advantage of the new technologies
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Beginning Deep Learning with TensorFlow
Incorporate deep learning into your development projects through hands-on coding and the latest versions of deep learning software, such as TensorFlow 2 and Keras. The materials used in this book are based on years of successful online education experience and feedback from thousands of online learners. You’ll start with an introduction to AI, where you’ll learn the history of neural networks and what sets deep learning apart from other varieties of machine learning. Discovery the variety of deep learning frameworks and set-up a deep learning development environment. Next, you’ll jump into simple classification programs for hand-writing analysis. Once you’ve tackled the basics of deep learning, you move on to TensorFlow 2 specifically. Find out what exactly a Tensor is and how to work with MNIST datasets. Finally, you’ll get into the heavy lifting of programming neural networks and working with a wide variety of neural network types such as GANs and RNNs. Deep Learning is a new area of Machine Learning research widely used in popular applications, such as voice assistant and self-driving cars. Work through the hands-on material in this book and become a TensorFlow programmer! What You'll LearnDevelop using deep learning algorithmsBuild deep learning models using TensorFlow 2Create classification systems and other, practical deep learning applicationsWho This Book Is ForStudents, programmers, and researchers with no experience in deep learning who want to build up their basic skillsets. Experienced machine learning programmers and engineers might also find value in updating their skills.
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Applied Deep Learning with TensorFlow 2
Understand how neural networks work and learn how to implement them using TensorFlow 2.0 and Keras. This new edition focuses on the fundamental concepts and at the same time on practical aspects of implementing neural networks and deep learning for your research projects.This book is designed so that you can focus on the parts you are interested in. You will explore topics as regularization, optimizers, optimization, metric analysis, and hyper-parameter tuning. In addition, you will learn the fundamentals ideas behind autoencoders and generative adversarial networks.All the code presented in the book will be available in the form of Jupyter notebooks which would allow you to try out all examples and extend them in interesting ways. A companion online book is available with the complete code for all examples discussed in the book and additional material more related to TensorFlow and Keras. All the code will be available in Jupyter notebook format and can be opened directly in Google Colab (no need to install anything locally) or downloaded on your own machine and tested locally.You will: • Understand the fundamental concepts of how neural networks work• Learn the fundamental ideas behind autoencoders and generative adversarial networks• Be able to try all the examples with complete code examples that you can expand for your own projects• Have available a complete online companion book with examples and tutorials.This book is for:Readers with an intermediate understanding of machine learning, linear algebra, calculus, and basic Python programming.
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Hands-On Q-Learning with Python
Leverage the power of reward-based training for your deep learning models with PythonKey FeaturesUnderstand Q-learning algorithms to train neural networks using Markov Decision Process (MDP)Study practical deep reinforcement learning using Q-NetworksExplore state-based unsupervised learning for machine learning modelsBook DescriptionQ-learning is a machine learning algorithm used to solve optimization problems in artificial intelligence (AI). It is one of the most popular fields of study among AI researchers.This book starts off by introducing you to reinforcement learning and Q-learning, in addition to helping you get familiar with OpenAI Gym as well as libraries such as Keras and TensorFlow. A few chapters into the book, you will gain insights into modelfree Q-learning and use deep Q-networks and double deep Q-networks to solve complex problems. This book will guide you in exploring use cases such as self-driving vehicles and OpenAI Gym’s CartPole problem. You will also learn how to tune and optimize Q-networks and their hyperparameters. As you progress, you will understand the reinforcement learning approach to solving real-world problems. You will also explore how to use Q-learning and related algorithms in real-world applications such as scientific research. Toward the end, you’ll gain a sense of what’s in store for reinforcement learning.By the end of this book, you will be equipped with the skills you need to solve reinforcement learning problems using Q-learning algorithms with OpenAI Gym, Keras, and TensorFlow.What you will learnExplore the fundamentals of reinforcement learning and the state-action-reward processUnderstand Markov decision processesGet well versed with libraries such as Keras, and TensorFlowCreate and deploy model-free learning and deep Q-learning agents with TensorFlow, Keras, and OpenAI GymChoose and optimize a Q-Network’s learning parameters and fine-tune its performanceDiscover real-world applications and use cases of Q-learningWho this book is forIf you are a machine learning developer, engineer, or professional who wants to delve into the deep learning approach for a complex environment, then this is the book for you. Proficiency in Python programming and basic understanding of decision-making in reinforcement learning is assumed.
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AI for Healthcare with Keras and Tensorflow 2.0
Learn how AI impacts the healthcare ecosystem through real-life case studies with TensorFlow 2.0 and other machine learning (ML) libraries.This book begins by explaining the dynamics of the healthcare market, including the role of stakeholders such as healthcare professionals, patients, and payers. Then it moves into the case studies. The case studies start with EHR data and how you can account for sub-populations using a multi-task setup when you are working on any downstream task. You also will try to predict ICD-9 codes using the same data. You will study transformer models. And you will be exposed to the challenges of applying modern ML techniques to highly sensitive data in healthcare using federated learning. You will look at semi-supervised approaches that are used in a low training data setting, a case very often observed in specialized domains such as healthcare. You will be introduced to applications of advanced topics such as the graph convolutional network and how you can develop and optimize image analysis pipelines when using 2D and 3D medical images. The concluding section shows you how to build and design a closed-domain Q&A system with paraphrasing, re-ranking, and strong QnA setup. And, lastly, after discussing how web and server technologies have come to make scaling and deploying easy, an ML app is deployed for the world to see with Docker using Flask.By the end of this book, you will have a clear understanding of how the healthcare system works and how to apply ML and deep learning tools and techniques to the healthcare industry.What You Will LearnGet complete, clear, and comprehensive coverage of algorithms and techniques related to case studies Look at different problem areas within the healthcare industry and solve them in a code-first approachExplore and understand advanced topics such as multi-task learning, transformers, and graph convolutional networksUnderstand the industry and learn ML Who This Book Is ForData scientists and software developers interested in machine learning and its application in the healthcare industry
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Machine Learning with TensorFlow 1.x
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