David Nelson - What is Deep AI? Deep AI, also called deep learning, is a subset of machine learning that uses neural networks with multiple layers to analyze vast amounts of data. Unlike traditional AI systems, which require explicit programming for specific tasks, deep AI can autonomously learn patterns and make decisions based on data input. Inspired by the human brain’s architecture, deep neural networks (DNNs) consist of layers of interconnected nodes (or "neurons") that process information in ways that mimic human cognition.