Are autoencoders and auto-associative neural networks the same thing?

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/223572

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Original question: Autoencoders and auto-associative memory seem to be closely related. It appears the terminology changed, is there a difference between the two or did the wording simply change over time?