IBM to build brain-like computers

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IBM is working on developing brain-like computers with the ambitious goal of creating circuitry that mimics the complexity of a cat's brain. The project aims to advance artificial intelligence by exploring new computing architectures. However, skepticism exists regarding the novelty and practicality of the initiative, as similar efforts are already underway in the field of supercomputing, including collaborations involving IBM's Blue Gene technology. Critics argue that the article lacks substantial information and clarity about what distinguishes this project from existing research in the area. Overall, while the concept is intriguing, its commercial viability and unique contributions remain uncertain.
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IBM to build brain-like computers
By Jason Palmer
Science and technology reporter, BBC News

The ultimate goal is to create a circuit with the complexity of a cat's brain :redface:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7740484.stm
 
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Meh honestly this isn't something to be excited about. I'll believe it when i see it, or even better when its implemented commercially.
 
I work in this field and I'm pretty sure that this article doesn't actually say anything. They describe essentially the same kinds of things that lots of people are doing and say that they will do it on a Blue Gene... So what? There are already several other supercomputing collaborations to do this sort of thing. One to my knowledge is also trying to use a Blue Gene supercomputer in collaboration with IBM. At least from that news article, it isn't at all clear what is novel about this one.

That isn't to say that their project isn't interesting and novel. It very well might be. Just that, this article about it is pretty useless.
 
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