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What is a loss function in Keras?

Updated May 16, 2026

Short answer

Loss function measures prediction error.

Deep explanation

It guides optimization by quantifying difference between predicted and actual values.

Real-world example

Used in spam detection systems.

Common mistakes

  • Using wrong loss for task type.

Follow-up questions

  • What loss for regression?
  • What loss for classification?

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