Light-based, brain-like computing chip, reported in Nature: Scientists succeeded in developing a chip containing a network of artificial neurons that works with light and can imitate neurons and their synapses. This network is able to 'learn' information and use this as a basis for computing.

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Light-based, brain-like computing chip, reported in Nature: Scientists succeeded in developing a chip containing a network of artificial neurons that works with light and can imitate neurons and their synapses. This network is able to 'learn' information and use this as a basis for computing.