MIT Learn
MIT Learn
Video Series

Introduction to Deep Learning

A lecture series covering the foundations of deep learning, from neural networks to generative models. Designed for students and practitioners who want to understand the mathematics and intuition behind modern AI systems.

1
Introduction and Overview
Course structure, prerequisites, and the landscape of deep learning in 2026
42:15
2
Neural Networks and Backpropagation
From perceptrons to multilayer networks, gradient computation, and training dynamics
51:30
3
Convolutional Neural Networks
Image recognition, feature hierarchies, and the architectures that transformed computer vision
48:05
4
Recurrent Neural Networks and Attention
44:20
5
Transformers and Large Language Models
55:10
6
Generative Adversarial Networks
39:45
7
Diffusion Models
47:20
8
Reinforcement Learning Foundations
52:00
9
Deep Reinforcement Learning
46:35
10
Graph Neural Networks
41:10
11
AI Safety and Alignment
38:50
12
The Future of Deep Learning
57:20