Can an artificial neural network with only one hidden layer suffice for all applications?

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I have heard that only a single layer is needed for an artificial neural network to fit any possible function (input to output).

GEL · Accepted Answer · 2011-05-18 15:44:09Z

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answered May 18, 2011 at 15:44

GEL

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$\begingroup$ the material on the site is not written to modern standard IMHO. I would hope that someone who is aquainted with the subject would give a nice answer here for others to then use; as an improvement. Or supply the names of some good papers that they believe is a first source for this question. $\endgroup$
– Vass
May 23, 2011 at 14:21
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$\begingroup$ @Vass - you may want to ask this over at metaoptimize.com/qa if you are still looking for a more rigorous answer. $\endgroup$
– GEL
Jun 17, 2011 at 21:32
$\begingroup$ amazing link!!! Thank you. How come I never heard of this site?? I love it, because it is theoretical and practical. $\endgroup$
– Vass
Jun 25, 2011 at 13:44

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