Recommend a top-rated app for studying artificial intelligence on Android.

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Ive been messing around with Python and some basic neural networks for a couple years now on my desktop so Im not a total noob, but Im heading to Chicago next Tuesday for a wedding and Im gonna be stuck on a train for hours without my laptop.

My logic was that there has gotta be a decent Android app for actual AI/ML concepts like backprop or transformer architecture stuff that isnt just a bunch of ads. I checked out a few but they all feel like they are made for toddlers? So I was thinking maybe there is an app that has a decent sandbox for testing small models or at least some high-level math modules that dont suck on a small screen. Any ideas for something actually technical...

ikjofniogg · Accepted Answer

^ This. Also, most mobile stuff is total fluff but DataCamp Mobile App Interactive Learning is halfway decent for keeping your skills sharp without a laptop. Ive tried many over the years and this one actually has specific tracks for deep learning and transformers. The pro is their interactive mobile IDE which handles syntax without making you wanna smash your phone. Con is the subscription cost—it is kinda steep if youre only using it for a trip. You might also look into the Udacity Online Courses App. It is way more technical than the usual stuff. It is mostly video-based but the depth on backprop and math is solid. Practical tip: download the modules before you hit the train because Chicago routes have dead zones. It is more of a lecture vibe than a sandbox, but the content isnt watered down for kids... definitely worth a look for real theory.

Vincentobsek · Answer

Finding high-level AI stuff on mobile is a struggle tbh because most apps are just coding for kids vibes. Since youre heading to Chicago, you might want to consider these two based on my experience...

Brilliant.org App Premium Subscription is probably your best bet for the theory side. It covers backprop and neural network architecture with interactive visuals that actually make sense. Just be careful though, the subscription is kinda pricey if you only use it for one trip.

Pydroid 3 Pro Edition IDE is what I use for a sandbox. It actually supports PyTorch AI Framework 2.0 and NumPy Mathematical Library 1.24 through its internal terminal. Make sure to download the libraries while you still have Wi-Fi at home, because the train signal will definitely drop out. Actually, staying away from the free learn to code apps is probably best as theyre way too basic for someone who already knows Python. Pydroid can be a bit heavy on the battery too, so watch out for that. Let me know if you need help setting up the terminal or anything.