Jun 072011
 

“The artificial microbrain consists of about 40 to 60 rat neurons and is capable of sustaining 12 neuronal seconds of network activity.”

While living in a petri dish and dumber than…  well, not a rock, but dumb – it is still a new form of artificial intelligence.  At least, as we understand intelligence, i.e., emanates from the brain as an organ and not from a spooky vengeful deity.

Pictured Above:  Artificial Brain

[VIA DISCOVERY NEWS]

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