Early Bird DNN Training (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Rice University's Early Bird method for training deep neural networks finds key connectivity patterns early in training, reducing the computations and carbon footprint for the increasingly popular form of artificial intelligence known as deep learning. (Graphic courtesy of Y. Lin/Rice University) Credit Y. Lin/Rice University Usage Restrictions Must credit: Y. Lin/Rice University License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.