Computer processor mimics human brain

Computer-made work behaves like a human being has made a huge step forward. Recently, IBM Machine Manufacturing announced that it has created a computer system with two microprocessors designed to simulate the ability of the human brain to understand every "action" with a pulse event. around and complex data aggregation.

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Instead of requiring pre-programmed software like every computer to have for more than half a century, this processor will allow a new generation of computers - known as computers.

The new microprocessor revealed on August 18 is the first step in the project called SyNAPSE . These two processors are a step towards allowing computers to "deduce" rather than responding to pre-programmed data. This system is capable of "catching up" its connections when receiving new information like in the biological synapse (in cell division).

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Researchers believe that, by copying that trait, technology can begin to learn. Cognitive computers can be used to understand human behavior as well as environmental testing.

Dharmendra Modha, IBM's Project Manager, explains that they are trying to recreate the mental aspect such as emotions, perceptions, feelings by "stealing brain technology". This system, called SyNAPSE , uses two "synaptic circuits" prototypes - each has 256 cores that scientists describe as electronic neurons. On a microchip containing 262,144 programmable synapses, the other IC contains 65,536 synapses learned.

In humans and animals, synapses connecting brain cells will link themselves in the real world experience. The learning process is essential for the formation and consolidation of these connections. Machines cannot link or disconnect its electronic circuits. However, it can simulate the process by "amplifying" important signals and "paying little attention" to other signals.

IBM did not disclose the exact details of SyNAPSE's operation, but Dr. Richard Cooper, a reader in cognitive science at the University of London, said the processor reproduces physical connections using use another virtual computer. Instead of different strong and weak links, this processor will remember the intensity to "pay attention" to each signal and vary depending on the new experience.

The power of these two new processors is not the same as IBM's Watson supercomputer that "knocked out" two of the winners at Jeopardy earlier this year. These two processors also promise another perspective that the research is expecting: a computer system that can monitor the water of the world with the ability to measure the temperature, pressure, and height of waves, acoustics . to give a warning when it thinks a tsunami is imminent. Or a sensor system that helps grocery store owners can read signs, smells, and temperatures and give a warning if the item is about to fail.

To use these two processors, IBM researchers built a "brain wall" at the San Jose Laboratory (California, USA). What is the long-term goal? A microprocessor with a size of 1cm ² will have the equivalent of 1 million neurons and 10 billion nerve connections. Modha and other researchers believe that, with current programming techniques, every computer that applies the technology they are using with the SyNAPSE project will become more powerful.

Following today's success, IBM continues to study SyNAPSE in phase 2 with its partners at Columbia University, Cornell University, University of California and the University of Wisconsin. Reportedly, the second phase of this project has been awarded $ 21 million from the fund of DARPA (Department of Advanced Research Projects under the US Department of Defense).