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1Department of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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This article introduces the concepts of artificial intelligence and machine learning, by providing a brief history of major advancements and a nontechnical overview of one of the most popular implementations in use today-the neural network. Then, the article introduces the field of cognitive neurology, through review of the major neurodegenerative disorders and their anatomic correlates. Finally, the article draws parallels between human cognitive functions and neural network implementations that have attempted to recapitulate some of those functions.
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