Andreas Tolias

Andreas Tolias, a Professor of Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine, dives into the intriguing relationship between brain function and AI. He discusses how traditional AI has limitations that neuroscience can help overcome. The conversation highlights innovative data collection methods, like fMRI and high-density recordings. Tolias emphasizes the significance of understanding behavior outside neural structures and how using biological insights can enhance machine learning models. He also proposes new benchmarks to refine AI capabilities, aiming for systems that better mimic human cognition.