Emulating Neurodegeneration and Aging in Artificial Intelligence Systems (Tech Xplore)

Researchers at University of California, Irvine recently tried to emulate aging and biological neurodegeneration (i.e., the progressive loss of neurons and associated decline of mental capabilities) in AI agents. Their paper, pre-published on arXiv, could inform the future development of innovative AI systems that leverage this ‘artificial neurodegeneration’ to perform specific tasks. “The original idea for this study was sparked during a dinner with Dr. Baldi and Dr. Pishgar, where we discussed a wide range of loosely related topics in neurodegeneration, learning, and AI safety,” Yu-Dai Tsai, co-author of the paper, told Tech Xplore.

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