Seems like have a living neuron instead of a simulated neuron would be largely pointless for a software based neural network since simulated neural networks are likely to be much faster processors, especially by the time they pull this off. The brain's power lies in its structure and size.
I'd be impressed if they can get the chips small enough to replace actual neurons for surgical reasons or whatever.
And also, on the same mission, before take-off someone who was preparing the craft for launch sneezed on the camera. When the craft returned the bacteria from the sneeze was found to be alive and well having survived the voyage.
In other news... the same company have apparently invented a keyless car security system. Instead of requiring the owner to carry around heavy keys they are merely required to shout a secret password at the car in order to gain entry.
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Seems like have a living neuron instead of a simulated neuron would be largely pointless for a software based neural network since simulated neural networks are likely to be much faster processors, especially by the time they pull this off. The brain's power lies in its structure and size.
I'd be impressed if they can get the chips small enough to replace actual neurons for surgical reasons or whatever.
Linky linky... http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_audesirk_bloe_7/0,8753 ,1310852-,00.html/
And also, on the same mission, before take-off someone who was preparing the craft for launch sneezed on the camera. When the craft returned the bacteria from the sneeze was found to be alive and well having survived the voyage.
In other news... the same company have apparently invented a keyless car security system. Instead of requiring the owner to carry around heavy keys they are merely required to shout a secret password at the car in order to gain entry.