This document discusses the application of random matrix theory to machine learning, detailing concepts such as the Stieltjes transform, the r-transform, and their relevance to understanding sample covariance matrices and eigenvalues in neural networks. It includes specific examples leveraging the MNIST dataset to illustrate how these theories can be utilized to analyze data and simplify complex structures. Key insights involve the behavior of eigenvalues and the relationship between matrix randomness and neural network training dynamics.