What is RNNs?

RNNs are special kinds of brain-like machines that remember things as they go along.

Imagine you're reading a storybook one page at a time. Each page gives you a little clue about what’s happening next, and your brain keeps track of all the clues so you can guess what happens at the end. That's kind of how RNNs work, they read information one piece at a time, and they keep a running memory of everything they've seen so far.

Think of an RNN like a smart robot who listens to a story being told slowly, word by word. The robot doesn’t just hear each word, it remembers the last few words too, which helps it understand what’s happening in the story better. This memory lets the robot predict what might come next.

RNNs are especially good at tasks that happen over time, like typing a message, translating a sentence from one language to another, or even learning how to play a song on a piano, they remember each note and use it to help with the next one. Just like you remember the beginning of a story when you get to the end!