AI framework rooted in cognitive science could complete tasks more efficiently

Researchers from Tsinghua University and other institutions have developed a new AI framework inspired by cognitive science and neuroscience. This approach aims to create neural networks that are more adaptive and energy-efficient for use on neuromorphic hardware.
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Reducing the massive energy consumption of current AI models is critical for the long-term sustainability and scalability of artificial intelligence technology.
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Add as preferred source Credit: Image generated by the editorial team using AI for illustrative purposes. In recent years, computer scientists have developed a wide range of artificial intelligence (AI) models that can rapidly recognize patterns in data, generate content and solve other computational problems. Many of these AI systems are based on deep neural networks (DNNs), brain-inspired computational models that can make predictions based on specific data, or LLMs, models that can process human language, answer queries and generate text.
While both DNNs and LLMs often perform remarkably well, they generally require vast computational resources and consume large amounts of electricity. Some research teams have thus been trying to develop new models or computational strategies that could reduce the energy consumption associated with AI.
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