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Attention Mechanism

Definition

An attention mechanism in artificial intelligence allows a neural network to focus on specific, relevant parts of its input data. This computational technique assigns varying weights to different elements of an input sequence, determining their significance for a given task, such as language translation or image recognition. It improves model performance by enabling the system to prioritize important information while processing complex data structures. The mechanism dynamically adjusts its focus, replicating a cognitive process of selective perception.