What is PyTorch?

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PyTorch — An open-source deep learning framework by Meta. The most popular framework for AI research and increasingly for production. Uses dynamic computation graphs and Pythonic API.

FAQ

PyTorch vs TensorFlow?

PyTorch dominates research and is growing in production. TensorFlow still has strong production tooling (TF Serving, TFLite). Most new projects choose PyTorch.

Can PyTorch run on Mac?

Yes. PyTorch supports Apple Silicon GPU acceleration via the MPS (Metal Performance Shaders) backend.

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