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Are Insect Brains the Secret to Great AI? | Frances S. Chance | TED

Are insects the key to brain-inspired computing? Neuroscientist Frances S. Chance thinks so. In this buzzy talk, she shares examples of the incredible capabilities of insects — like the dragonfly’s deadly accurate hunting skills and the African dung beetle’s super strength — and shows how untangling the mysterious web of neurons in their tiny brains…

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Are insects the key to brain-inspired computing? Neuroscientist Frances S. Chance thinks so. In this buzzy talk, she shares examples of the incredible capabilities of insects — like the dragonfly’s deadly accurate hunting skills and the African dung beetle’s super strength — and shows how untangling the mysterious web of neurons in their tiny brains could lead to breakthroughs in computers, AI and more.

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  1. Blankinship Kevin

    January 2, 2023 at 2:34 pm

    I’m mystified why researchers don’t run with the notion of cognitive architectures, per John Anderson. These models align well with cognitive psychology.

  2. Pond Hollow Orchards

    January 2, 2023 at 2:44 pm

    We are our worst enemy you will not like AI when it comes on to this world stage

  3. Creators Child

    January 2, 2023 at 3:25 pm

    If you think A.I. Is more intelligent than you….. you’re probably right.😉🤦🏻‍♀️

  4. Sergio Déus

    January 2, 2023 at 3:27 pm

    yeah l dont know… human brains tend to fail and miscalculate l prefer computers just as they are heh

  5. Blast King

    January 2, 2023 at 3:30 pm

    2:37 1000 million is 1 billion

    so just do it 8600 times and the puzzle is done

    • にゃあエイリアンMeowAlien

      January 2, 2023 at 3:57 pm

      If only it was linear and not exponential scaling, similar to how height and volume scale completely different hence the limit on living being size including human

  6. ECG Wild

    January 2, 2023 at 3:38 pm

    Biomimicry! Our knowledge is just a drop in the ocean

    • uday kadam

      January 2, 2023 at 6:07 pm

      Not really.
      Millions of years of evolution vs 200 years old modern science.
      I think we are gonna catch up pretty soon given the rate at which things are progressing.

  7. にゃあエイリアンMeowAlien

    January 2, 2023 at 3:58 pm

    I know people like to make fun of TED talk because it is funny and sometimes right but damn, this is the kind of content I’m subscribed for

  8. djayjp

    January 2, 2023 at 4:09 pm

    Already simulated a rat brain about a decade ago.

  9. Maya Ganpat

    January 2, 2023 at 4:13 pm

    I don’t know how you do feel about it. But I definitely don’t want to be surrounded by robots in human size with an intelligence like Reptils or insects. And please, don’t tell me later I didn’t mentioned it. 😳

  10. Mazharul Hasan

    January 2, 2023 at 4:45 pm

    My mind not working correctly as a human after seeing that insect brain intelligence robot surrounding us.😔😔

  11. aphaileeja

    January 2, 2023 at 4:54 pm

    Motion-automated dragonfly wings? I feel the hardest part is simulating landing and takeoffs that don’t look completely absurd lol

  12. BrutusAlbion

    January 2, 2023 at 5:13 pm

    A super intelligent AI with the thought spectrum of a peabrain insect. What can go wrong?
    Wait do I hear Terminator music in the background?

    • yz yz

      January 2, 2023 at 6:02 pm

      That ability just basic ai ,narrow interligent not super ai lmao ,super ai can move like insect on car weight and saiz to timelaps target , with 100% accurate ,not on second,but on mili second

  13. yz yz

    January 2, 2023 at 5:53 pm

    Look like they want build killing drone with insects ability

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    Dunno bout that 1

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  22. Concerned Citizen

    January 2, 2023 at 10:59 pm

    Once the ‘insect’ AI realises that we’re eating Klaus’ and Bill’s bug burgers it will exterminate us.

  23. Tom Hadler

    January 2, 2023 at 11:16 pm

    There’s no such thing as AI, only programming. I don’t think it can be proven to be more than that any more than you can prove or disprove sentience, or God.

  24. Ejiro Clark

    January 3, 2023 at 12:41 am

    As wonderful and insightful as this knowledge sounds, this could be the key to the end of man. Imagine when our household robots, computers etc can predict our every next step? Imagine weaponizing these concepts into drones and killer machines? SKYNET in reality

  25. jack taipen

    January 3, 2023 at 1:00 am

    Insects are the AI of Nature, that’s what I always say

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    January 3, 2023 at 2:13 am

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  27. Bravo Mike

    January 3, 2023 at 5:18 am

    Everytime I see this, I see easily weaponizable tech by the military. We really need to ensure that the military does not weaponize the AI systems of any kind.

  28. Alex Richards

    January 3, 2023 at 6:29 am

    The mosquitoes do not stand a chance when faced with machine gun wielding dragon fly’s – nor do we.

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  31. Terra Mater

    January 3, 2023 at 11:19 am

    That’s so interesting! Our crew recently filmed a project that aims to use AI models to decode whale communication. This would be groundbreaking since sperm whales have the biggest brain on earth, and understanding their complex behaviour could be game-changing for us. Could AI help us understand their complex behaviour, their complex sounds, and what they are doing in the deep sea? We’re excited to see the outcome of this technology and confident that we will soon learn even more about the minds of sperm whales.

  32. Terra Mater

    January 3, 2023 at 11:20 am

    That’s so interesting! Our crew recently filmed a project that aims to use AI models to decode whale communication. This would be groundbreaking, since sperm whales have the biggest brain on earth, and understanding their complex behaviour could be game-changing for us. Could technology help us understand their complex behaviour, their complex sounds, and what they are doing in the deep sea? We’re excited to see the outcome of this technology, and confident that we will soon learn even more about the minds of these species.

  33. LURWUL

    January 3, 2023 at 11:20 am

    So I just want my brain to be like computer memory then🤠 I never forget anything that I have seen. LOL just like 张松.

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    January 3, 2023 at 1:22 pm

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  35. Blankinship Kevin

    January 3, 2023 at 4:21 pm

    This is an outstanding presentation. I believe Dr. Chance is on the right track and look forward to what she will reveal in the future. My own background is in engineering: control theory, wavelets, machine learning, and navigation.

  36. Ron Liebermann

    January 4, 2023 at 6:19 am

    This video isn’t a parody. The moon contains a huge insect colony with its own leaders. Do you remember Starship Troopers? That movie was designed as a metaphor of the intellectual conflict between insect philosophy, and human philosophy.

    Insect societies raise baby insects which have been specifically bred to occupy a specific social role. Communists want to do the same thing with humans. Japan is in favor of this idea. There will be Japanese truck drivers who can do nothing else; Japanese cooks who can do nothing else; and Japanese garbage collectors who can do nothing else. It’s destiny!

    In the “Transformer” movies, the military had become partners with giant transforming computers (displayed as humanoid robots) to protect the human race from insect domination.

    The intent of the “Transformer” movies was to convince the public that only the military, in combination with giant computers, can defend earth from external threats like insects.

    But the military wants to follow the insect tradition of raising babies who have been specifically bred for a job, and a social position. That’s why the D.O.D. has such a huge investment in human D.N.A. patents.

    And that’s why all patents must be declared invalid. First of all, the D.O.D. doesn’t own a single pencil. All government property belongs to the taxpayer. And secondly, humans aren’t bred like farm animals. People choose a spouse for many reasons, and none of those reasons is a concern of the Pentagon.

    Insect societies are inherently evil. Yes, they’re well planned. If you consider slavery and vicious military domination to be good planning.

  37. 李永浴

    January 4, 2023 at 10:12 am

    AI Al Gore Bill Gates said disease prevention and genetic modification and energy waste gas emission standards waste gas waste water waste cleanup standards environmental protection laws male and female relations family relations the difference between good and evil government and government personnel especially the courts and police all review review Taiwan Show the mainland the United States see the European Union show the worldˇ Law re-examination and writing

  38. Anita El ghandor

    January 4, 2023 at 3:18 pm

    I believe that.

  39. Blackdog

    January 4, 2023 at 3:32 pm

    Clock work Dragon Fly

  40. noapology88

    January 4, 2023 at 4:55 pm

    How about studying the Cephalopods?

  41. HAZIEL

    January 4, 2023 at 5:38 pm

    My wife said that my brain is the size of a pea.

  42. Heart of Universe

    January 5, 2023 at 7:09 am

    I love AI but don’t go down this route. Insect have their own role on ecosystem that we often overlook in foundation level

  43. DULSKILDOR

    January 5, 2023 at 10:01 am

    This is where the slippery slope begins. I’m calling it.

  44. Sebastian442

    January 5, 2023 at 10:06 am

    Primantis lady knows her stuff👀🤣

  45. イングリッシュマツダ

    January 5, 2023 at 3:43 pm

    I also expect the invention of dragonfly robots that sweep all mosquitoes away. I strongly desire.

  46. Chris A

    January 7, 2023 at 3:58 am

    “Id like a small army of these”

    – charlie brooker enters the chat….

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