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Deep Learning is a subset of machine learning and artificial intelligence that uses artificial neural networks with multiple layers (hence "deep") to learn from large amounts of data. The field's rapid advancement has been fueled by a perfect storm of technological progress: exponential growth in computing power, the proliferation of big data, and breakthrough algorithms that have unlocked new possibilities in machine learning.

The market for deep learning technologies and applications is expected to experience substantial growth in the coming years, reflecting the increasing adoption and expanding use cases across industries. Many analysts predict a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) well into the double digits for the deep learning market through the end of the decade. This growth is anticipated to be driven by factors such as the increasing demand for AI-powered analytics in business decision-making, the integration of deep learning in edge devices and IoT, and ongoing advancements in neural network architectures and training methodologies.