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FeaturedNeuroscience·December 16, 2020·5 min readTeaching Artificial Intelligence to AdaptA new AI model mimics how the prefrontal cortex uses gating to control information flow between different areas of neurons. The system could help in the development of new artificial intelligence technologies that better mimic the human brain.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·November 24, 2020·4 min readAI Helps Scientists Understand Brain Activity Behind ThoughtsA new AI system helps researchers better understand the brain computations that underlie thought.Read More
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