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Why do RNN-based Keras models struggle with long sequences?

Updated May 16, 2026

Short answer

RNNs suffer from vanishing gradients, limiting long-term dependency learning.

Deep explanation

As sequence length increases, gradients shrink exponentially during backpropagation through time, making early inputs irrelevant.

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