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What Does Deep Q-Networks Mean?

Deep Q Networks (DQN) are neural networks (and/or related tools) that utilize deep Q learning in order to provide models such as the simulation of intelligent video game play. Rather than being a specific name for a specific neural network build, Deep Q Networks may be composed of convolutional neural networks and other structures that use specific methods to learn about various processes.

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Techopedia Explains Deep Q-Networks

The method of deep Q learning typically uses something called general policy iteration, described as the conjunction of policy evaluation and policy iteration, to learn policies from high dimensional sensory input.

For example, a common type of deep Q network covered in tech publications like Medium takes sensory input from Atari 2600 video games to model outcomes. This is done on a very fundamental level by gathering samples, storing them and using them for experience replay in order to update the Q network.

In a general sense, deep Q networks train on inputs that represent active players in areas or other experienced samples and learn to match those data with desired outputs. This is a powerful method in the development of artificial intelligence that can play games like chess at a high level, or carry out other high-level cognitive activities – the Atari or chess video game playing example is also a good example of how AI uses the types of interfaces that were traditionally used by human agents.

In other words, with deep Q learning, the AI player gets to be more like a human player in learning to achieve desired outcomes.

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