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Brain Computer
This sounds extremely interesting. I would love to see the brain used as a model for creating computer processors. The link above does not work, so I found the article myself. Here is the link.
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Here is the basics of what they want to do.
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The immediate goal is to model the circuitry in the neocortex, which accounts for about 85 percent of the human brain's mass and is thought to be responsible for language, learning, memory and complex thought.
I would think that by doing this, it would be the first steps toward creating a true learning artificial intelligence. It will be very exciting to see how this develops.