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What is spectral bias in neural networks?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Spectral bias refers to neural networks learning low-frequency functions before high-frequency ones.
Deep explanation
Neural networks tend to prioritize smooth, low-frequency components early in training due to gradient dynamics and optimization bias.
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