Looking at the relationship between Machine Learning, Deep Learning and the Brain
Slides from a talk given at the Machine Learning and AI meetup in Melbourne. http://www.meetup.com/Machine-Learning-AI-Meetup/events/227156709/
In this deck from HiPEAC CSW Edinburgh, Amos Storkey from the University of Edinburgh explores the demands of getting deep learning software to work on embedded devices, with challenges including real-time requirements, memory availabilit and the energy budget. He discusses work undertaken within the context of the European Union-funded Bonseyes project.
"Bonseyes is an open and expandable AI platform. It will transform AI development from a cloud centric model, dominated by large internet companies, to an edge device centric model through a marketplace and an open AI platform. In contrast to existing solutions that require a high level of expertise, time, and cost to add AI to embedded products, Bonseyes provides access to advanced tools and services that can be obtained through a marketplace and eco-system of collaborative leading academic and industrial partners. This will allow for a major reduction in cost and time to enable products with cognitive and AI capabilities at an European and global level. Bonseyes will enable Europe to become a leading global player in the coming “AI-as-a-Service” economy."
Watch the video: https://wp.me/p3RLHQ-l4o
Learn more: https://www.hipeac.net/csw/2019/edinburgh/#/schedule/
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This document summarizes the lecture 0 introduction to a course on generalized network flows. It discusses why network flows are an important topic that is applicable to many real-world problems. It also outlines some of the limitations of existing algorithms and how this course will approach the topic using discrete calculus and handling non-linear problems. Finally, it provides an outline of topics to be covered in subsequent lectures.
Presentation by Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CHRP
November 20, 2015
EDDE 803: Teaching and Learning in Distance Education
Doctorate of Education in Distance Education
There is a science when it comes to learning. Dr. Britt Andreatta shares the latest research from top scientists at Harvard, Stanford, University of Wisconsin, and New York University––on how the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system work together to create and retain new knowledge and skills.
More on the neuroscience of learning design: http://www.lynda.com/Higher-Education-tutorials/Neuroscience-Learning/188434-2.html
NeuroEducation in Action: Applying Insights that Impact LearningTracy King
Understanding the neuroscience of learning is only the first step in making a difference in the classroom. In this session, we will explore the implications of NeuroEducation and discuss strategies for designing rich learning experiences. For the corresponding handout and other resources, visit my website at http://www.inspired-ed.com/#!models-and-tools/c1285
1. The document discusses several key aspects of artificial neural networks including their architecture, learning algorithms, and applications.
2. ANNs are modeled after biological neural networks and utilize features such as parallel distributed processing, learning from examples, and the ability to generalize.
3. The document covers various ANN architectures including feedforward networks, recurrent networks, and different learning methods like supervised and unsupervised learning.
This document discusses findings from neuroscience research on learning and memory. It provides 4 negative findings and 5 positive findings. The negative findings are: 1) We have no intrinsic motivation to learn academic material, 2) There is no evidence for learning transfer or multiple intelligences, 3) Memories are completely unstable with each recall, 4) Learning does not improve general intelligence. The 5 positive findings are mechanisms that promote short-term learning becoming long-term, including innate learning programs, repetition of information, excitement during learning, eating carbohydrates after learning, and 8-9 hours of sleep after learning.
In this deck from HiPEAC CSW Edinburgh, Amos Storkey from the University of Edinburgh explores the demands of getting deep learning software to work on embedded devices, with challenges including real-time requirements, memory availabilit and the energy budget. He discusses work undertaken within the context of the European Union-funded Bonseyes project.
"Bonseyes is an open and expandable AI platform. It will transform AI development from a cloud centric model, dominated by large internet companies, to an edge device centric model through a marketplace and an open AI platform. In contrast to existing solutions that require a high level of expertise, time, and cost to add AI to embedded products, Bonseyes provides access to advanced tools and services that can be obtained through a marketplace and eco-system of collaborative leading academic and industrial partners. This will allow for a major reduction in cost and time to enable products with cognitive and AI capabilities at an European and global level. Bonseyes will enable Europe to become a leading global player in the coming “AI-as-a-Service” economy."
Watch the video: https://wp.me/p3RLHQ-l4o
Learn more: https://www.hipeac.net/csw/2019/edinburgh/#/schedule/
Sign up for our insideHPC Newsletter: http://insidehpc.com/newsletter
This document summarizes the lecture 0 introduction to a course on generalized network flows. It discusses why network flows are an important topic that is applicable to many real-world problems. It also outlines some of the limitations of existing algorithms and how this course will approach the topic using discrete calculus and handling non-linear problems. Finally, it provides an outline of topics to be covered in subsequent lectures.
Presentation by Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CHRP
November 20, 2015
EDDE 803: Teaching and Learning in Distance Education
Doctorate of Education in Distance Education
There is a science when it comes to learning. Dr. Britt Andreatta shares the latest research from top scientists at Harvard, Stanford, University of Wisconsin, and New York University––on how the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system work together to create and retain new knowledge and skills.
More on the neuroscience of learning design: http://www.lynda.com/Higher-Education-tutorials/Neuroscience-Learning/188434-2.html
NeuroEducation in Action: Applying Insights that Impact LearningTracy King
Understanding the neuroscience of learning is only the first step in making a difference in the classroom. In this session, we will explore the implications of NeuroEducation and discuss strategies for designing rich learning experiences. For the corresponding handout and other resources, visit my website at http://www.inspired-ed.com/#!models-and-tools/c1285
1. The document discusses several key aspects of artificial neural networks including their architecture, learning algorithms, and applications.
2. ANNs are modeled after biological neural networks and utilize features such as parallel distributed processing, learning from examples, and the ability to generalize.
3. The document covers various ANN architectures including feedforward networks, recurrent networks, and different learning methods like supervised and unsupervised learning.
This document discusses findings from neuroscience research on learning and memory. It provides 4 negative findings and 5 positive findings. The negative findings are: 1) We have no intrinsic motivation to learn academic material, 2) There is no evidence for learning transfer or multiple intelligences, 3) Memories are completely unstable with each recall, 4) Learning does not improve general intelligence. The 5 positive findings are mechanisms that promote short-term learning becoming long-term, including innate learning programs, repetition of information, excitement during learning, eating carbohydrates after learning, and 8-9 hours of sleep after learning.
Adaptive Input — Breaking Development Conference, San DiegoJason Grigsby
Windows 8. Chromebook Pixel. Ubuntu Phone. These devices shatter another consensual hallucination that we web developers have bought into: mobile = touch and desktop = keyboard and mouse.
We have tablets with keyboards; laptops that become tablets; laptops with touch screens; phones with physical keyboards; and even phones that become desktop computers. Not to mention new forms of input like cameras, voice control, and sensors.
We've learned how to respond to screen size. Our next challenge is learning how to adapt to different forms of input.
Cognitive Analytics will become the chief focus of innovation, will converge all big data, it will take a root in global governance and it will start to automate most data analytics among other advantages. Want to consider it?
This document summarizes an honors thesis project that examined how website navigation design can impact cognitive load and information intake. The project involved designing an online game to test navigation of a mock university website between an experimental and control group. Key findings included the experimental group performing better on fact and menu recall questions, indicating the navigation design supported lower cognitive load. However, the study also highlighted lessons for improving the design of the online game and survey instruments to better test the hypotheses.
This document provides an overview of Cognitive Load Theory for instructional designers. It discusses the theory's focus on optimizing learner's intellectual performance given the limitations of working memory. It describes three types of cognitive load - intrinsic, extraneous, and germane. Key researchers who developed the theory such as John Sweller and Jeroen van Meriënboer are mentioned, as well as their contributions. Guidelines for Instructional Model Design (IMD) derived from the theory are presented, including examples of goal specificity, worked examples, and completion tasks. References for further information are provided at the end.
This document summarizes key concepts from cognitive load theory (CLT), including:
1) CLT relates to how working memory processes information and how instructional designs can impose cognitive load.
2) There are three types of cognitive load: intrinsic, extraneous, and germane. The goal is to minimize extraneous load while maximizing germane load.
3) Many studies on CLT effects have methodological limitations and its constructs have conceptual problems, lacking direct measures of cognitive load. More research is still needed to validate and expand CLT.
What is cognitive load theory and why should you care?Jo Hanna Pearce
A 5 minute lightning talk giving an overview of cognitive load theory and how we can apply it to managing software development.
First presented at London Web Standards meetup on 25/01/2016
Personalized Intelligence in KOL engagement and why it's all about you. Jason Smith
At MASS West 2016, rMark Bio's CEO, Jason Smith, discusses how big data and cognitive computing can be leveraged to provide personalized business intelligence for the life science industry.
The document discusses accessible web design for people with intellectual disabilities. It defines intellectual disabilities and provides statistics on their prevalence. It describes different types of intellectual disabilities and how they can impact web use. The document recommends strategies like consistent navigation, plain language, and multiple formats to support users. It compares text-to-speech tools and demonstrates their use. Tips are provided on optimizing content for reading tools.
The document outlines a research methodology to study the effects of static navigation on cognitive load. It hypothesizes that static navigation will reduce cognitive load compared to non-static navigation. The methodology involves a controlled experiment with two groups - one using a website with static navigation and one with non-static navigation. Data on time taken, information recall, usability perceptions and cognitive friction will be collected through server logs, questionnaires and surveys to analyze the effects of navigation type.
NYAI - Intersection of neuroscience and deep learning by Russell HansonRizwan Habib
This document summarizes a talk on the intersection of neuroscience and deep learning. It discusses key components of neural networks like synaptic weights and long term potentiation. It also compares biological brains and machine learning, noting differences like specific networks for functions and an unknown optimization procedure in the brain. The document then discusses connectomes, which map the wired neural connections in a brain. Finally, it outlines several open problems and areas for contribution, such as implanted CPUs with neural codes and using deep learning to improve neural interfaces.
The Conversation Gets Interesting: Creating the Adaptive InterfaceStephen Anderson
With the proliferation of rich Internet applications and interactions more closely aligned with how people think, we face some interesting challenges:
* Do we design for one common audience and common tasks, or tailor applications around specific audiences and their unique activities?
* How do we resolve the tension between creating simple applications that ‘do less’ and the demand for new features that some people really do need?
* As we move beyond usability to create desirable interfaces, how do we handle a subjective domain like emotions?
These types of challenges could all be addressed by creating a truly ‘adaptive' interface. More than removing unused menu options or collaborative filtering, this would include functionality that is revealed over time as well as interface elements that change based on usage. Imagine the web-based email client that begins offering three forms fields for attachments instead of the default one, because it 'noticed' that you frequently upload more than one file. Or the navigation menu that disappears because it is not relevant to the task at hand. Sound scary? Look at the world of game design, where inconsistency has never been an issue and where users learn new functions over time, as needed. In the same ways that ads are becoming more targeted around context and behavior, we can also create interfaces that respond, suggest, or change based on actual usage data.
While much of this is still speculative, we'll explore some concrete examples of how such ideas have already been used, and other instances where they could be used. We'll also take a brief look at what technologies might support these interactions, as well as some of the rules engines that might make this possible. And, to ground this in the past, we'll at some existing navigational theories and research that might support this argument for an interface that is truly conversational and context aware.
Presented at UX Australia 2011, Sydney, as part of the 10 minute series. This talk looks at inclusive and universal design tips for cognitive disabilities.
The document discusses cognitive load theory and how it relates to effective learning design. It explains that working memory has limited capacity and is used for intrinsic cognitive load, extraneous load from delivery methods, and germane load from building on prior knowledge. Two experiments showed that using sparser slides with less text in lectures and videos led to better recall of themes compared to traditional bulleted slides packed with information. Reducing extraneous cognitive load may help promote germane load and more effective learning.
For all our accumulated information there's a clear absence of understanding. Are sensemaking tools the next big thing?
(Keynote give at Big Design 12: http://bigdesignevents.com/sessions/to-boldly-go-from-information-to-understanding )
Modeling and Adapting to Cognitive LoadLucas Rizoli
A summary of three papers on assessing users' cognitive load and adapting interfaces to it, used as a starting point for class discussion.
Presented on Nov. 20, 2007 for CPSC 532B (http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~conati/532b-2007/532-description.html)
This document discusses how neuroscience, mindfulness, and learning are interconnected. It provides an overview of brain anatomy and functions, highlighting how the amygdala can hijack rational thinking in stressful situations. Mindfulness practices can help calm the amygdala and support healthy brain development by strengthening neural pathways involved in self-regulation, social engagement, and flexible thinking. Regular mindfulness training leads to benefits like reduced negativity bias, improved focus and memory, and more optimal learning. When integrated into education, developing students' mindfulness skills can foster on-task behavior, creativity, engagement, and prosocial behaviors.
John Sweller's cognitive load theory focuses on the limitations of working memory during instruction. It describes three types of cognitive load - intrinsic, extraneous, and germane - that instructional design should seek to manage. The goal is to reduce extraneous load and increase germane load in order to not overwhelm working memory and optimize learning. Technology can help apply this theory by integrating multiple information sources and providing worked examples, but instructors must avoid distracting elements that increase extraneous load.
How to Design Product with Cognitive Computing and Big DataJason Smith
This document discusses how cognitive computing and big data can be used to design products. It defines cognitive computing and its attributes, distinguishing it from artificial intelligence. It also defines big data approaches like top-down versus bottom-up analysis. The document then outlines several uses of cognitive computing and big data in areas like text mining, influence analysis, scoring, categorization, and recommendations. It discusses challenges for product designers in integrating these technologies, such as balancing information and enabling insights. Potential solutions explored are layered user interfaces, chatbots, and dynamic widgets. The document concludes by emphasizing the need for adaptable interfaces, architecture, and multi-faceted teams.
A brief introduction on how accessibility can be incorporated into an responsive web site.
Because of the amount of useful links in the slides we have left the download option enabled to make it a little easier for you get access to them
Elective Neural Networks. I. The boolean brain. On a Heuristic Point of V...ABINClaude
This two-part article proposes a new approach to understanding neuronal mechanisms, still unexplained despite the immense progress in neuroscience since the 1940s.
The first part ("The boolean brain") first presents a brief history of the steps leading to the Convolutional Networks that now rival the performance of the human visual system. The biological plausibility of these networks is examined, leading to the paradoxical conclusion that McCulloch and Pitts' logical model was a correct approach and that it has been underestimated.
A new model of neural networks, the Elective Neural Networks (ENN), is proposed on this basis, inspired by the Theory of Epigenesis by selective stabilization of synapses (Changeux et al., 1973) [1], and equipped with a logical learning mechanism by synapse elimination. Its capacity to form large-sized networks is examined, taking into account connectivity constraints, and its biological plausibility is defended, including the issue of the binary synapse.
The second part ("The orthogonal brain") proposes a neuronal mechanism with an explanation of the learning curve in a classical conditioning: the proboscis extension reflex in the Apis Mellifera bee. A reinforcement learning mechanism is added to the ENN model, applying to both classical and operant conditioning. A general hypothesis on the implementation of effector control in a brain is deduced, in which no individual synapse is genetically programmed.
The slide format was chosen for this paper because of its ability to represent complex dynamic phenomena.
Blue Brain Technology is an attempt to reverse engineer the human brain and create simulations inside a computer. This way, we can access someone's brain even when they are not around.
Adaptive Input — Breaking Development Conference, San DiegoJason Grigsby
Windows 8. Chromebook Pixel. Ubuntu Phone. These devices shatter another consensual hallucination that we web developers have bought into: mobile = touch and desktop = keyboard and mouse.
We have tablets with keyboards; laptops that become tablets; laptops with touch screens; phones with physical keyboards; and even phones that become desktop computers. Not to mention new forms of input like cameras, voice control, and sensors.
We've learned how to respond to screen size. Our next challenge is learning how to adapt to different forms of input.
Cognitive Analytics will become the chief focus of innovation, will converge all big data, it will take a root in global governance and it will start to automate most data analytics among other advantages. Want to consider it?
This document summarizes an honors thesis project that examined how website navigation design can impact cognitive load and information intake. The project involved designing an online game to test navigation of a mock university website between an experimental and control group. Key findings included the experimental group performing better on fact and menu recall questions, indicating the navigation design supported lower cognitive load. However, the study also highlighted lessons for improving the design of the online game and survey instruments to better test the hypotheses.
This document provides an overview of Cognitive Load Theory for instructional designers. It discusses the theory's focus on optimizing learner's intellectual performance given the limitations of working memory. It describes three types of cognitive load - intrinsic, extraneous, and germane. Key researchers who developed the theory such as John Sweller and Jeroen van Meriënboer are mentioned, as well as their contributions. Guidelines for Instructional Model Design (IMD) derived from the theory are presented, including examples of goal specificity, worked examples, and completion tasks. References for further information are provided at the end.
This document summarizes key concepts from cognitive load theory (CLT), including:
1) CLT relates to how working memory processes information and how instructional designs can impose cognitive load.
2) There are three types of cognitive load: intrinsic, extraneous, and germane. The goal is to minimize extraneous load while maximizing germane load.
3) Many studies on CLT effects have methodological limitations and its constructs have conceptual problems, lacking direct measures of cognitive load. More research is still needed to validate and expand CLT.
What is cognitive load theory and why should you care?Jo Hanna Pearce
A 5 minute lightning talk giving an overview of cognitive load theory and how we can apply it to managing software development.
First presented at London Web Standards meetup on 25/01/2016
Personalized Intelligence in KOL engagement and why it's all about you. Jason Smith
At MASS West 2016, rMark Bio's CEO, Jason Smith, discusses how big data and cognitive computing can be leveraged to provide personalized business intelligence for the life science industry.
The document discusses accessible web design for people with intellectual disabilities. It defines intellectual disabilities and provides statistics on their prevalence. It describes different types of intellectual disabilities and how they can impact web use. The document recommends strategies like consistent navigation, plain language, and multiple formats to support users. It compares text-to-speech tools and demonstrates their use. Tips are provided on optimizing content for reading tools.
The document outlines a research methodology to study the effects of static navigation on cognitive load. It hypothesizes that static navigation will reduce cognitive load compared to non-static navigation. The methodology involves a controlled experiment with two groups - one using a website with static navigation and one with non-static navigation. Data on time taken, information recall, usability perceptions and cognitive friction will be collected through server logs, questionnaires and surveys to analyze the effects of navigation type.
NYAI - Intersection of neuroscience and deep learning by Russell HansonRizwan Habib
This document summarizes a talk on the intersection of neuroscience and deep learning. It discusses key components of neural networks like synaptic weights and long term potentiation. It also compares biological brains and machine learning, noting differences like specific networks for functions and an unknown optimization procedure in the brain. The document then discusses connectomes, which map the wired neural connections in a brain. Finally, it outlines several open problems and areas for contribution, such as implanted CPUs with neural codes and using deep learning to improve neural interfaces.
The Conversation Gets Interesting: Creating the Adaptive InterfaceStephen Anderson
With the proliferation of rich Internet applications and interactions more closely aligned with how people think, we face some interesting challenges:
* Do we design for one common audience and common tasks, or tailor applications around specific audiences and their unique activities?
* How do we resolve the tension between creating simple applications that ‘do less’ and the demand for new features that some people really do need?
* As we move beyond usability to create desirable interfaces, how do we handle a subjective domain like emotions?
These types of challenges could all be addressed by creating a truly ‘adaptive' interface. More than removing unused menu options or collaborative filtering, this would include functionality that is revealed over time as well as interface elements that change based on usage. Imagine the web-based email client that begins offering three forms fields for attachments instead of the default one, because it 'noticed' that you frequently upload more than one file. Or the navigation menu that disappears because it is not relevant to the task at hand. Sound scary? Look at the world of game design, where inconsistency has never been an issue and where users learn new functions over time, as needed. In the same ways that ads are becoming more targeted around context and behavior, we can also create interfaces that respond, suggest, or change based on actual usage data.
While much of this is still speculative, we'll explore some concrete examples of how such ideas have already been used, and other instances where they could be used. We'll also take a brief look at what technologies might support these interactions, as well as some of the rules engines that might make this possible. And, to ground this in the past, we'll at some existing navigational theories and research that might support this argument for an interface that is truly conversational and context aware.
Presented at UX Australia 2011, Sydney, as part of the 10 minute series. This talk looks at inclusive and universal design tips for cognitive disabilities.
The document discusses cognitive load theory and how it relates to effective learning design. It explains that working memory has limited capacity and is used for intrinsic cognitive load, extraneous load from delivery methods, and germane load from building on prior knowledge. Two experiments showed that using sparser slides with less text in lectures and videos led to better recall of themes compared to traditional bulleted slides packed with information. Reducing extraneous cognitive load may help promote germane load and more effective learning.
For all our accumulated information there's a clear absence of understanding. Are sensemaking tools the next big thing?
(Keynote give at Big Design 12: http://bigdesignevents.com/sessions/to-boldly-go-from-information-to-understanding )
Modeling and Adapting to Cognitive LoadLucas Rizoli
A summary of three papers on assessing users' cognitive load and adapting interfaces to it, used as a starting point for class discussion.
Presented on Nov. 20, 2007 for CPSC 532B (http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~conati/532b-2007/532-description.html)
This document discusses how neuroscience, mindfulness, and learning are interconnected. It provides an overview of brain anatomy and functions, highlighting how the amygdala can hijack rational thinking in stressful situations. Mindfulness practices can help calm the amygdala and support healthy brain development by strengthening neural pathways involved in self-regulation, social engagement, and flexible thinking. Regular mindfulness training leads to benefits like reduced negativity bias, improved focus and memory, and more optimal learning. When integrated into education, developing students' mindfulness skills can foster on-task behavior, creativity, engagement, and prosocial behaviors.
John Sweller's cognitive load theory focuses on the limitations of working memory during instruction. It describes three types of cognitive load - intrinsic, extraneous, and germane - that instructional design should seek to manage. The goal is to reduce extraneous load and increase germane load in order to not overwhelm working memory and optimize learning. Technology can help apply this theory by integrating multiple information sources and providing worked examples, but instructors must avoid distracting elements that increase extraneous load.
How to Design Product with Cognitive Computing and Big DataJason Smith
This document discusses how cognitive computing and big data can be used to design products. It defines cognitive computing and its attributes, distinguishing it from artificial intelligence. It also defines big data approaches like top-down versus bottom-up analysis. The document then outlines several uses of cognitive computing and big data in areas like text mining, influence analysis, scoring, categorization, and recommendations. It discusses challenges for product designers in integrating these technologies, such as balancing information and enabling insights. Potential solutions explored are layered user interfaces, chatbots, and dynamic widgets. The document concludes by emphasizing the need for adaptable interfaces, architecture, and multi-faceted teams.
A brief introduction on how accessibility can be incorporated into an responsive web site.
Because of the amount of useful links in the slides we have left the download option enabled to make it a little easier for you get access to them
Elective Neural Networks. I. The boolean brain. On a Heuristic Point of V...ABINClaude
This two-part article proposes a new approach to understanding neuronal mechanisms, still unexplained despite the immense progress in neuroscience since the 1940s.
The first part ("The boolean brain") first presents a brief history of the steps leading to the Convolutional Networks that now rival the performance of the human visual system. The biological plausibility of these networks is examined, leading to the paradoxical conclusion that McCulloch and Pitts' logical model was a correct approach and that it has been underestimated.
A new model of neural networks, the Elective Neural Networks (ENN), is proposed on this basis, inspired by the Theory of Epigenesis by selective stabilization of synapses (Changeux et al., 1973) [1], and equipped with a logical learning mechanism by synapse elimination. Its capacity to form large-sized networks is examined, taking into account connectivity constraints, and its biological plausibility is defended, including the issue of the binary synapse.
The second part ("The orthogonal brain") proposes a neuronal mechanism with an explanation of the learning curve in a classical conditioning: the proboscis extension reflex in the Apis Mellifera bee. A reinforcement learning mechanism is added to the ENN model, applying to both classical and operant conditioning. A general hypothesis on the implementation of effector control in a brain is deduced, in which no individual synapse is genetically programmed.
The slide format was chosen for this paper because of its ability to represent complex dynamic phenomena.
Blue Brain Technology is an attempt to reverse engineer the human brain and create simulations inside a computer. This way, we can access someone's brain even when they are not around.
Apical-amplification, apical-isolation, apical-drive. two-compartment spiking model. ThetaPlanes piecewise linear approximation of mutlicompartment neuron activity. Sleep passed the evolutionary siege in all studied animal species, notwithstanding its apparent unproductivity (lower reactivity to external dangers, no feeding, no mating). In humans, the time spent in sleep is higher in younger individuals, precisely when learning is faster. Another element to be considered is that, thanks to an evolutionary history that spanned hundreds of millions of years and selected among countless individuals, the inter-areal and local connectome captures the priors necessary to optimize the flow and combination of internal hypotheses and sensorial evidence.
At the cellular level, optimal combination of contextual information and local computation is provided by the apical amplification principle, active during wakefulness. Deep-sleep (NREM) and REM sleep are characterized in mammals by pyramidal neurons changing to a different management of apical signals, namely apical-isolation and apical-drive.
The cognitive and energetic functions of sleep and its relations with awake performance have beeninvestigated by INFN in spiking models, engaged in learning and sleep cycles, that will be presented in this seminar. Also, preliminar information about a next generation of neural models supporting apical mechanisms will be presented.
Blue brain bringing a virtual brain to lifeIJARIIT
Man is intelligent because of the brain. But the brain, all its knowledge, and power are destroyed after the death of
the man. BLUE BRAIN, The name of the world's first virtual brain that means a machine that functions like a human
brain. It can think. It can take a decision. It can response. It can store things in memory. The research involves studying
slices of living brain tissue using microscopes and patch clamp electrodes. Data is collected about all the many different
neuron types. This data is used to build biologically realistic models of neurons and networks of neurons in the cerebral
cortex. The simulations are carried out on a Blue Gene Supercomputer built by IBM.
In this paper, we concentrate on the application of Blue Brain for "Cracking Neural Code" as well as the use of Blue Brain in
"Human memory loss". The neural code refers to how the human brain builds images using electrical patterns and cracking
the neural code means finding the patterns and meaning in the noisy activity of the cell ensembles. Human memory loss
includes conditions like ‘Alzheimer’ and 'short-term memory loss'.
This document presents a new approach to implementing an intelligent single neuron model in VLSI. It describes a neuron model with dendrites as inputs from surrounding neurons, and an axon to broadcast signals to other neurons. The proposed model includes a logic processing unit that determines which incoming signals to process based on an equality comparison, and which to ignore. Simulation results showed the new neuron model can make decisions about which signals to process or stop in the neural network. The approach aims to contribute to designing intelligent nodes in neural networks.
The document discusses the concept of a "blue brain" or virtual brain being developed by IBM to function like the human brain. It explains that a virtual brain is an artificial brain that can think and respond like the natural brain. The key reasons for developing a virtual brain are to preserve human intelligence after death and have intelligent brains available to society. Current research involves simulating the brain's systems to create a 3D model and uploading a person's life experiences and brain structure into a computer through the use of nanobots. Challenges include developing very powerful hardware, software, and nanobots to interface the natural and virtual brains. Potential advantages are remembering things without effort and understanding animal thinking, while disadvantages are dependency on computers and
The document discusses the history and development of deep learning including key figures like Geoffrey Hinton, Yann LeCun, Frank Rosenblatt and the development of neural networks, perceptrons, convolutional neural networks, unsupervised learning, and applications like computer vision, machine translation, and self-driving cars. It also mentions initiatives like the US BRAIN Initiative to advance neuroscience and artificial intelligence technologies.
The Blue Brain Project aims to recreate the human brain at the cellular level through detailed computer simulation. It involves scanning actual brain tissue to collect data on neurons and synapses, which is used to build biologically realistic models. These models are then simulated on supercomputers. The goal is to better understand the brain and enable faster treatment development for brain diseases. Key aspects include using nanobots to non-invasively map entire brains, and eventually creating a simulated rat brain with over 20 million neurons by 2014 and a simulated human brain with over 80 billion neurons by 2023.
Man’s dreams of ‘intelligences and robots’ goes back thousands of years to the worship of gods and statues; mythologies: talisman and puppets; people, places and objects with supposed magical and (often) judgemental/punitive abilities. But it wasn’t until the electronic revolution in 1915, accelerated by WWII that we saw the realisation of two game changing-machines: Colossus (Decoding Machine of Bletchley Park) 1943 and ENIAC (Artillery Computation Engine and Nuclear Bomb Design @ The University of Pennsylvania) 1946.
And so in 1950 the modern AI movement was optimistically projecting what machines would be capable of ‘almost anything’ by 1960/70. Unfortunately, there was no understanding of the complexity to be addressed, and all the projections were wildly wrong; leading to a deep trough of disparagement and disillusionment of some 30 years. However, 70 years on and the original AI optimism and projections of what might be have at least been largely achieved with AI outgunning humans at every board and card game including Poker and GO, and of course; general knowledge, medical diagnosis, image and information pattern recognition…
This document describes a thesis that aims to perform image recognition using properties of human vision. Specifically, it uses the property of the eye making saccadic eye movements when viewing an image. Space is defined as the area viewed during each saccade, and time is defined as the sequence of saccades. A system was developed that used this "sequential space relativity" approach on 100 training images and 400 distorted test images. The system achieved a 95% accuracy rate for partially removed images, 62% for scaled images, 60% for noise-added images, and 55% for flipped images, showing promise for this theory in industrial applications if it can dynamically change saccade paths and distances during recognition.
Singularity presentation Ray Kurzweil at GoogleSergio Stein
The document discusses Ray Kurzweil's view that information technologies are advancing exponentially according to the law of accelerating returns. It provides examples showing how various aspects of computing have doubled in capability every 1-2 years, from processor speed to memory capacity. Kurzweil argues this trend will continue, enabling technologies like nanobots, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence that exceed human capability by 2029. Critics argue exponential growth cannot continue indefinitely, but Kurzweil responds that new paradigms will emerge to sustain the trend.
The document discusses Ray Kurzweil's view that information technologies are advancing exponentially according to the Law of Accelerating Returns. Kurzweil argues that this will enable technologies like nanobots, neural implants and virtual reality to merge human and machine intelligence by 2029. However, some critics argue that the complexity of the brain or limits of computation mean strong AI is impossible. Kurzweil responds that we are overcoming these limits through technologies like brain reverse-engineering and quantum computing.
. The main intention of this paper is to reframe the possibilities in healthcare with the aid of Blue Brain
technology. In general, blue brain is usually associated with the preservation of the intelligence of individuals for future. This paper has stepped ahead by describing the other possible solutions that can be provided by implementing the blue brain technology in the medical field. The possibilities in decreasing the demise rates that occur due to the complications in brain have been discussed. The blue brain can be used for monitoring the conditions of the brain, based on which the brain diseases can be diagnosed and cured in advance. In this paper, the details about blue brain, its functions, simulations and up gradation of human brain are explored in depth. The future
enhancements and predictions in the field of blue brain that can benefit the humanity are also being discussed in this paper
Man’s dreams of ‘intelligences and robots’ go back thousands of years to the worship of gods and statues; mythologies: talisman and puppets; people, places and objects with supposed magical and (often) judgemental/punitive abilities. But it wasn’t until the electronic revolution in 1915, accelerated by WWII that we saw the realisation of two game changing-machines: Colossus (Decoding Machine of Bletchley Park) 1943 and ENIAC (Artillery Computation Engine and Nuclear Bomb Design @ The University of Pennsylvania) 1946.
And so in 1950 the modern AI movement was optimistically projecting what machines would be capable of ‘almost anything’ by 1960/70. Unfortunately, there was no understanding of the complexity to be addressed, and all the projections were wildly wrong; leading to a deep trough of disparagement and disillusionment of some 30 years. However, 70 years on and the original AI optimism and projections of what might be had at least been largely achieved with AI outgunning humans at every board and card game including Poker and GO, and of course; general knowledge, medical diagnosis, image and information pattern recognition…
Ray Kurzweil presented on the acceleration of information technologies and paradigm shifts. He discussed how the price-performance of information technologies grows exponentially through multiple paradigm shifts, with the rate doubling every decade. He argued that limits to exponential growth are not very limiting due to ongoing paradigm shifts enabled by physics and emerging technologies like nanotechnology. Exponential growth will continue driving economic and technological change in coming decades according to the law of accelerating returns.
The document discusses a theory that atoms have an "intelligent mechanism" that allows them to receive and transmit information. It proposes that beyond known particle physics, an "Intelligent Particle" and "Rainbow Field" exist that can process and transmit information to manipulate atomic properties and rearrange atoms without physical intervention. The theory suggests this could enable technologies like nano-automation and direct transfer of thoughts into physical objects. It argues this intelligent programming of atoms could explain the complexity of life and its progression, with evolution acting as a survival mechanism, rather than creation through random self-organization after the Big Bang. The document advocates for pursuing this concept further to develop transformative new technologies.
This document discusses research at the intersection of virtual environments and artificial intelligence. It describes projects using virtual worlds to study object permanence, theory of mind, and kinesthetic learning. Different approaches to artificial general intelligence are also examined, including brain scanning, cognitive architectures, and virtual embodiment. The document explores what capabilities virtual environments would need to facilitate open-ended artificial intelligence development, such as more realistic physics simulation.
This document summarizes a seminar on the Blue Brain project. It discusses what a blue brain and virtual brain are, the functions of the natural brain, how brain simulation works, the research being done by IBM to simulate the brain, and the potential advantages and disadvantages of uploading the human brain into a computer. The goal of the Blue Brain project is to develop the world's first virtual brain and better understand intelligence and the human brain.
In the realm of cybersecurity, offensive security practices act as a critical shield. By simulating real-world attacks in a controlled environment, these techniques expose vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. This proactive approach allows manufacturers to identify and fix weaknesses, significantly enhancing system security.
This presentation delves into the development of a system designed to mimic Galileo's Open Service signal using software-defined radio (SDR) technology. We'll begin with a foundational overview of both Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and the intricacies of digital signal processing.
The presentation culminates in a live demonstration. We'll showcase the manipulation of Galileo's Open Service pilot signal, simulating an attack on various software and hardware systems. This practical demonstration serves to highlight the potential consequences of unaddressed vulnerabilities, emphasizing the importance of offensive security practices in safeguarding critical infrastructure.
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift.pdfTosin Akinosho
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift
Overview
Dive into the world of anomaly detection on edge devices with our comprehensive hands-on tutorial. This SlideShare presentation will guide you through the entire process, from data collection and model training to edge deployment and real-time monitoring. Perfect for those looking to implement robust anomaly detection systems on resource-constrained IoT/edge devices.
Key Topics Covered
1. Introduction to Anomaly Detection
- Understand the fundamentals of anomaly detection and its importance in identifying unusual behavior or failures in systems.
2. Understanding Edge (IoT)
- Learn about edge computing and IoT, and how they enable real-time data processing and decision-making at the source.
3. What is ArgoCD?
- Discover ArgoCD, a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes, and its role in deploying applications on edge devices.
4. Deployment Using ArgoCD for Edge Devices
- Step-by-step guide on deploying anomaly detection models on edge devices using ArgoCD.
5. Introduction to Apache Kafka and S3
- Explore Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and Amazon S3 for scalable storage solutions.
6. Viewing Kafka Messages in the Data Lake
- Learn how to view and analyze Kafka messages stored in a data lake for better insights.
7. What is Prometheus?
- Get to know Prometheus, an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit, and its application in monitoring edge devices.
8. Monitoring Application Metrics with Prometheus
- Detailed instructions on setting up Prometheus to monitor the performance and health of your anomaly detection system.
9. What is Camel K?
- Introduction to Camel K, a lightweight integration framework built on Apache Camel, designed for Kubernetes.
10. Configuring Camel K Integrations for Data Pipelines
- Learn how to configure Camel K for seamless data pipeline integrations in your anomaly detection workflow.
11. What is a Jupyter Notebook?
- Overview of Jupyter Notebooks, an open-source web application for creating and sharing documents with live code, equations, visualizations, and narrative text.
12. Jupyter Notebooks with Code Examples
- Hands-on examples and code snippets in Jupyter Notebooks to help you implement and test anomaly detection models.
Digital Banking in the Cloud: How Citizens Bank Unlocked Their MainframePrecisely
Inconsistent user experience and siloed data, high costs, and changing customer expectations – Citizens Bank was experiencing these challenges while it was attempting to deliver a superior digital banking experience for its clients. Its core banking applications run on the mainframe and Citizens was using legacy utilities to get the critical mainframe data to feed customer-facing channels, like call centers, web, and mobile. Ultimately, this led to higher operating costs (MIPS), delayed response times, and longer time to market.
Ever-changing customer expectations demand more modern digital experiences, and the bank needed to find a solution that could provide real-time data to its customer channels with low latency and operating costs. Join this session to learn how Citizens is leveraging Precisely to replicate mainframe data to its customer channels and deliver on their “modern digital bank” experiences.
Have you ever been confused by the myriad of choices offered by AWS for hosting a website or an API?
Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk, Lightsail, Amplify, S3 (and more!) can each host websites + APIs. But which one should we choose?
Which one is cheapest? Which one is fastest? Which one will scale to meet our needs?
Join me in this session as we dive into each AWS hosting service to determine which one is best for your scenario and explain why!
Trusted Execution Environment for Decentralized Process MiningLucaBarbaro3
Presentation of the paper "Trusted Execution Environment for Decentralized Process Mining" given during the CAiSE 2024 Conference in Cyprus on June 7, 2024.
5th LF Energy Power Grid Model Meet-up SlidesDanBrown980551
5th Power Grid Model Meet-up
It is with great pleasure that we extend to you an invitation to the 5th Power Grid Model Meet-up, scheduled for 6th June 2024. This event will adopt a hybrid format, allowing participants to join us either through an online Mircosoft Teams session or in person at TU/e located at Den Dolech 2, Eindhoven, Netherlands. The meet-up will be hosted by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), a research university specializing in engineering science & technology.
Power Grid Model
The global energy transition is placing new and unprecedented demands on Distribution System Operators (DSOs). Alongside upgrades to grid capacity, processes such as digitization, capacity optimization, and congestion management are becoming vital for delivering reliable services.
Power Grid Model is an open source project from Linux Foundation Energy and provides a calculation engine that is increasingly essential for DSOs. It offers a standards-based foundation enabling real-time power systems analysis, simulations of electrical power grids, and sophisticated what-if analysis. In addition, it enables in-depth studies and analysis of the electrical power grid’s behavior and performance. This comprehensive model incorporates essential factors such as power generation capacity, electrical losses, voltage levels, power flows, and system stability.
Power Grid Model is currently being applied in a wide variety of use cases, including grid planning, expansion, reliability, and congestion studies. It can also help in analyzing the impact of renewable energy integration, assessing the effects of disturbances or faults, and developing strategies for grid control and optimization.
What to expect
For the upcoming meetup we are organizing, we have an exciting lineup of activities planned:
-Insightful presentations covering two practical applications of the Power Grid Model.
-An update on the latest advancements in Power Grid -Model technology during the first and second quarters of 2024.
-An interactive brainstorming session to discuss and propose new feature requests.
-An opportunity to connect with fellow Power Grid Model enthusiasts and users.
Driving Business Innovation: Latest Generative AI Advancements & Success StorySafe Software
Are you ready to revolutionize how you handle data? Join us for a webinar where we’ll bring you up to speed with the latest advancements in Generative AI technology and discover how leveraging FME with tools from giants like Google Gemini, Amazon, and Microsoft OpenAI can supercharge your workflow efficiency.
During the hour, we’ll take you through:
Guest Speaker Segment with Hannah Barrington: Dive into the world of dynamic real estate marketing with Hannah, the Marketing Manager at Workspace Group. Hear firsthand how their team generates engaging descriptions for thousands of office units by integrating diverse data sources—from PDF floorplans to web pages—using FME transformers, like OpenAIVisionConnector and AnthropicVisionConnector. This use case will show you how GenAI can streamline content creation for marketing across the board.
Ollama Use Case: Learn how Scenario Specialist Dmitri Bagh has utilized Ollama within FME to input data, create custom models, and enhance security protocols. This segment will include demos to illustrate the full capabilities of FME in AI-driven processes.
Custom AI Models: Discover how to leverage FME to build personalized AI models using your data. Whether it’s populating a model with local data for added security or integrating public AI tools, find out how FME facilitates a versatile and secure approach to AI.
We’ll wrap up with a live Q&A session where you can engage with our experts on your specific use cases, and learn more about optimizing your data workflows with AI.
This webinar is ideal for professionals seeking to harness the power of AI within their data management systems while ensuring high levels of customization and security. Whether you're a novice or an expert, gain actionable insights and strategies to elevate your data processes. Join us to see how FME and AI can revolutionize how you work with data!
Generating privacy-protected synthetic data using Secludy and MilvusZilliz
During this demo, the founders of Secludy will demonstrate how their system utilizes Milvus to store and manipulate embeddings for generating privacy-protected synthetic data. Their approach not only maintains the confidentiality of the original data but also enhances the utility and scalability of LLMs under privacy constraints. Attendees, including machine learning engineers, data scientists, and data managers, will witness first-hand how Secludy's integration with Milvus empowers organizations to harness the power of LLMs securely and efficiently.
Skybuffer AI: Advanced Conversational and Generative AI Solution on SAP Busin...Tatiana Kojar
Skybuffer AI, built on the robust SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), is the latest and most advanced version of our AI development, reaffirming our commitment to delivering top-tier AI solutions. Skybuffer AI harnesses all the innovative capabilities of the SAP BTP in the AI domain, from Conversational AI to cutting-edge Generative AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). It also helps SAP customers safeguard their investments into SAP Conversational AI and ensure a seamless, one-click transition to SAP Business AI.
With Skybuffer AI, various AI models can be integrated into a single communication channel such as Microsoft Teams. This integration empowers business users with insights drawn from SAP backend systems, enterprise documents, and the expansive knowledge of Generative AI. And the best part of it is that it is all managed through our intuitive no-code Action Server interface, requiring no extensive coding knowledge and making the advanced AI accessible to more users.
GraphRAG for Life Science to increase LLM accuracyTomaz Bratanic
GraphRAG for life science domain, where you retriever information from biomedical knowledge graphs using LLMs to increase the accuracy and performance of generated answers
HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-und-domino-lizenzkostenreduzierung-in-der-welt-von-dlau/
DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
- Reduzierung der Lizenzkosten durch Auffinden und Beheben von Fehlkonfigurationen und überflüssigen Konten
- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
How to Interpret Trends in the Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart.pdfChart Kalyan
A Mix Chart displays historical data of numbers in a graphical or tabular form. The Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart specifically shows the results of a sequence of numbers over different periods.
This presentation provides valuable insights into effective cost-saving techniques on AWS. Learn how to optimize your AWS resources by rightsizing, increasing elasticity, picking the right storage class, and choosing the best pricing model. Additionally, discover essential governance mechanisms to ensure continuous cost efficiency. Whether you are new to AWS or an experienced user, this presentation provides clear and practical tips to help you reduce your cloud costs and get the most out of your budget.
excited then disappointed by AI
study Neuroscience (by accident)
germany free
excited by ML
turn up in both ML and Neuroscience
Fundamental
so how similare are they really
Walk through the steps
Simple
Linear weights
Tractable
Deterministic
Stateless
explain structure of a neuron, analogy to artificial neuron
dendrites => input
electrochemical
Complex
Nonlinear ‘weights’
Stochastic?
intractable differential equations (simplifications)
dendrites are input
neurons connect to many other neurons
dendrite computation super complex
non-linear
resistance
dendritic spikes
This is like the `sum` and step function on an artificial neuron
Neurons have state
are time dependant
fire all or nothing
have to recover
electrochemical
nasty differentials
hard to model
different types
(shows recordings of neurons), current injection
different firing patterns
Fast spiking
Stutter
Regular/Adaptive
We don’t really know exactly how they work - unlike aritificial neurons which we understand really well
One problem - Simple vs Complex stimuli
The real world is somewhat different
Another problem
Hard to know what’s going on when in a network
look at where they are similar and where not
when i think of a neural net…
80 billion neurons
10 trillion synapses
run on sandwiches and glasses of water
beautiful mess
ANN - Generally we think of this
feed forward
multi-layer
trained via-backprop
around since the 80’s
There are of course fancier versions (RNN etc)
these days its called deep learning
multi-layer used to be hard, now:
more data
faster computers
tricks (dropout)
Deep Learning used to reference:
Restricted boltzmann machine
Auto encoders
unsupervised feature learning
Claims deep learning like brain
Problems with feed forward
geometry => faster/slower processing times
asynchrony
Problems with Backprop
no supervised signal
no error function
no derivatives
how would you communicate it with spikes?
no bi-directional weights
forward backward pass
fundamental differences in paradigms learning brain vs ANN approach to learning
learning paradigm problem
very different to how we learn
unsupervised (passive) RBMs
reinforcement (active)
one-shot (active)
Similarities in the actual architecture
Neural learnings of High level concepts
grandmother cell in neuroscience
google from youtube
Learning concepts
Embeddings
switching between modalities
where has knowledge been shared
neuroscience uses a lot of machine learning
it’s also given ML neural networks
Hopfield Network
Hebbian learning
model for associative memory in the brain
explain images
RBM’s
Visual cortext => evidence we learn from our surroundings
General learning - somatosensory
necker cube perception