Supercomputer With Power Of 2,000 Human Brains
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29 May 2024
In a bid to enhance computational efficiency and intelligence, scientists have increasingly looked to the human brain for inspiration
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This approach has given rise to neuromorphic computing, inspired by brain's structure, to create more efficient, adaptable and intelligent computing systems
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An Australian company has created DeepSouth, a supercomputer that utilises neuromorphic computing to surpass the processing power or human brain
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The brain is capable of executing as many as 100 billion operations per second, but DeepSouth has a processing speed of 228 trillion operations per second
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Such incredible speed has been achieved by using artificial neurons and synapses to process the information
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By simulating our brain, DeepSouth can solve problems, recognise patterns and make decisions more efficiently than conventional computers
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Instead of encoding information as numerical values in binary format, neuromorphic computing uses Spikes as inputs
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Each neuron and synapse is capable of parallel processing, using unified memory and processing
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The possibilities are immense. Neuromorphic technology can lead to week-long phone battery life or supercomputer chips miniaturised for smaller devices
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Researchers will also be able to analyse brain diseases and observe how it responds to medication and ageing
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