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This research demonstrates that artificial neural networks can autonomously construct their own learning architectures without explicit designer intervention, a capability crucial for assessing biological plausibility. By allowing randomly connected units to self-organize into effective information-processing systems, the study bridges the gap between engineered AI and the brain's natural reorganization mechanisms. The findings suggest that future models prioritizing self-organization may offer deeper insights into neural plasticity than current high-performance but manually tuned algorithms.
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How artificial neural networks build their own learning machinery

MIT News5 min read

Machine-learning networks can learn without detailed instructions from a designer. Those that do may offer insight into how the brain reorganizes itself during learning.

As artificial intelligence becomes more and more powerful, its ability to handle human-like tasks is undeniable. Artificial neural networks can learn to recognize images, use language, or write computer code. Like the brain’s circuits, they reorganize themselves as they learn, adjusting the strengths of their connections to improve their performance. The question for many neuroscientists is: What can these machine systems teach them about how the brain learns? And what kinds of models are likely to be the most informative? In a paper published Oct. 9 in the journal PNAS,…

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