When I first came across machine learning it reminded me of control theory. And sure enough if you search around you get to articles like this [1] saying that neural networks were very much inspired by control theory. The bit of control theory that I was taught way back was about analog systems. I have no idea if the electronic circuit mentioned at the end is even like a classical control system but it does feel a bit like something coming around full circle.

[1] https://scriptedonachip.com/ml-control