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# [Identifying and Removing Dead Neurons in Training Neural Networks: Mechanistic Interpretability Part 2](https://aabidkarim.hashnode.dev/identifying-and-removing-dead-neurons-in-training-neural-networks-mechanistic-interpretability-part-2?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

My last blog explained how to correctly initialize the last softmax layer of a neural network to reduce high but incorrect confidence when predicting certain classes. It also covered how to achieve uniform logits, a proper probability distribution, a...

Dec 30, 2024 · 9 min read · aabidkarim.hashnode.dev  
Updated Jan 21, 2025  
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Welcome to my blog, where I share my journey through the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. I critically analyze research papers to break down complex ideas and uncover insights. Alongside, I document my hands-on experiences in creating neural networks from scratch, explaining every small detail and tackling coding challenges step by step. Whether you're here to explore theory or dive into practical implementation, this blog is for you!

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[Abdul Karim](https://hashnode.com/@abdulk084)

[Dec 31, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/identifying-and-removing-dead-neurons-in-training-neural-networks-mechanistic-interpretability-part-2/6772fb18c515ddfeaf706602/comment/67734431448fdccca6a4c129)

do you have a GitHub link for the code file?