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Are insect brains the secret to great AI? | Frances S. Chance

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Apr 21, 2023
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INSIGHT

Start Small with Insect Brains

  • Human brains have 86 billion neurons, making them complex to replicate on computers.
  • Starting with smaller insect brains, like those with one million neurons, is more feasible for AI research.
ANECDOTE

Insects' Remarkable Specialties

  • African dung beetles roll large balls in straight lines, an impressive feat given their size and orientation.
  • Dragonflies catch about 95% of the prey they pursue, demonstrating excellent hunting skills.
INSIGHT

Dragonfly's Efficient Hunting Brain

  • Dragonflies calculate interception by aiming where prey will be, using coordinate transformations.
  • Their brain performs these calculations in just four neural layers within 50 milliseconds, showing efficiency.
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