In 2024, researchers in Australia will complete the world’s first human brain-scale supercomputer, known as DeepSouth, which will be developed by Western Sydney University. This groundbreaking supercomputer aims to simulate networks at the scale of the human brain, capable of performing 228 trillion synaptic operations per second
. The main objectives of DeepSouth are:
- To better understand how brains can use such little power to process large amounts of information
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- To create a cyborg brain vastly more powerful than our own
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- To revolutionize our understanding of how our brains work
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DeepSouth will be built using custom-designed hardware to efficiently emulate large networks of spiking neurons, overcoming limitations seen in other neuromorphic computing systems
. The supercomputer is expected to go online in April 2024
.This innovative technology has the potential to advance the study of neuroscience and artificial intelligence, as well as biomedical, robotics, space, and large-scale AI applications
. Researchers will be able to investigate the mechanics of cognitive processes and explore mechanisms underlying serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases
. DeepSouth is expected to be a game-changer in the field of neuromorphic computing and will likely attract interest from researchers in both neuroscience and AI engineering
