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Long short-term memory and Learning-to-learn in networks of spiking neurons
Guillaume Bellec, Darjan Salaj, Anand Subramoney, Robert Legenstein, Wolfgang Maass
Recurrent networks of spiking neurons (RSNNs) underlie the astounding computing and learning capabilities of the brain. But computing and learning capabilities of RSNN models have remained poor, at least in comparison with artificial neural networks (ANNs). We address two possible reasons for that. One is that RSNNs in the brain are not randomly connected or designed according to simple rules, and they do not start learning as a tabula rasa network. Rather, RSNNs in the brain were optimized for their tasks through evolution, development, and prior experience. Details of these optimization processes are largely unknown. But their functional contribution can be approximated through powerful optimization methods, such as backpropagation through time (BPTT). A second major mismatch between RSNNs in the brain and models is that the latter only show a small fraction of the dynamics of neurons and synapses in the brain. We include neurons in our RSNN model that reproduce one prominent dynamical process of biological neurons that takes place at the behaviourally relevant time scale of seconds: neuronal adaptation.
Worldwide Cloudflare outage disrupts X, ChatGPT, PayPal, Uber, and other sites
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Hundreds of websites and online services are currently unavailable due to a major Cloudflare service issue. Another day, another worldwide outage of a critical online service that brings numerous websites (including several high-profile ones) down to their knees. This news comes hot on the heels of last month's Amazon cloud outage, which took down everything from web services to Ring video doorbells to smart beds that cooked their owners . Cloudflare is a US-based company that operates hundreds of data centers, serves as a content delivery network for millions of websites, provides security and DDoS mitigation services for many of those websites, and a lot more.
Wyze's revamped Lock Bolt gets Wi-Fi, tempered glass redesign
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Wyze's revamped Lock Bolt gets Wi-Fi, tempered glass redesign The second-generation version of Wyze's smart deadbolt no longer settles for Bluetooth-only connectivity. We were fans of Wyze's original smart deadbolt from 2022--heck we even gave it an Editors' Choice award--but it arrived with a key drawback: it only supported Bluetooth, not Wi-Fi or any other wireless protocols. While the first Wyze Lock Bolt is inexpensive compared to other smart locks in its class and boasts an easy setup process, its lack of Wi-Fi or other wireless connectivity means it can't be controlled remotely without help from the Wyze Video Doorbell. It also suffered from a ho-hum industrial design, and there's no keyhole option.
Chaos online as massive Cloudflare outage cripples half the internet
Trump braces for more Epstein fallout with House set to vote to release the files TODAY... what happens next?: Live updates The incredible new treatment that can cure liver cancer - without surgery, drugs or radiation. Roger had cirrhosis and thought he was going to die. Now he says: 'I'm so grateful' Cloudflare down live updates: Outage takes Claude, ChatGPT and thousands of other sites offline; 'Could you unblock me?' Trump brags of'Golden Age' at McDonald's event... but the grim reality threatens midterms wipeout North Korea executes'big shot' couple who became'arrogant' after the success of their business, accusing them of being'anti-republic' Movie icon'lost her virginity to her stepfather at 11', seduced her friend's 17-year-old son... but took a forbidden secret to her grave Trump is being utterly humiliated by a dead pedophile. MAGA and his legacy are collapsing. We're about to enter a blood pact with the devil.
Space fashion face-off! While NASA's astronauts wear spacesuits designed by Prada, European Space Agency's travellers will have to settle for... Decathlon
Trump braces for more Epstein fallout with House set to vote to release the files TODAY... what happens next?: Live updates The incredible new treatment that can cure liver cancer - without surgery, drugs or radiation. Roger had cirrhosis and thought he was going to die. Now he says: 'I'm so grateful' Cloudflare down live updates: Outage takes Claude, ChatGPT and thousands of other sites offline; 'Could you unblock me?' Trump brags of'Golden Age' at McDonald's event... but the grim reality threatens midterms wipeout North Korea executes'big shot' couple who became'arrogant' after the success of their business, accusing them of being'anti-republic' Movie icon'lost her virginity to her stepfather at 11', seduced her friend's 17-year-old son... but took a forbidden secret to her grave Trump is being utterly humiliated by a dead pedophile. MAGA and his legacy are collapsing. We're about to enter a blood pact with the devil.
Amazon vs Perplexity: the AI agent war has arrived
A tech titan and a startup are fighting over who controls the next phase of artificial intelligence. Amazon has sued Perplexity AI, a prominent artificial intelligence startup, over a shopping feature in that company's browser that allows it to automate placing orders for users. Amazon accused Perplexity AI of covertly accessing customer accounts and disguising AI activity as human browsing. The clash highlights an emerging debate over regulation of the growing use of AI agents, autonomous digital secretaries powered by AI, and their interaction with websites. Perplexity makes a browser called Comet, which includes an AI agent.
Can one big meal really make you gain weight?
Can one big meal really make you gain weight? The post-holiday scale spike is temporary--unless the leftovers get involved. It's hard not to indulge during the holidays, but can the occasional big meal really harm our long-term health? Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. For those of us brave enough to step onto the scale the day after Thanksgiving or Christmas, you can sometimes see an increase of up to five to 10 pounds.