My guess (which might be totally wrong) is because the scientists there had been influenced from the work of Marvin Minsky. read more
MIT does in fact offer some deep learning classes, as of January 2017. Two of them are 6.S191 (Intro to Deep Learning) and 6.S094 (Deep learning for self-driving cars). The classes are still considered optional special subjects which are offered in January during the Independent activities period. read more
Deep-learning software could find a role in primary-care offices, Halpern says, but if it were made available as a population-wide screening test, or through a consumer app, there wouldn’t be enough dermatologists to follow up on the leads. Axerio-Cilies says companies will be tempted to offer deep-learning tools directly to consumers. read more