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Toy Problem

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A simple problem, or a simplified version of a complex problem, used to demonstrate a concept or proposition.
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Minsky and Papert say neural networks are limited to solving "toy problems." A network model can, for instance, learn to recognize a particular cat, but it cannot use that experience to recognize cats in general.
The brain in the machine: biologically inspired computer models renew debates over the nature of thought
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