Brain-like Qualcomm computer chip set to go on sale this year

Computers are about to enter an age where they can perceive, act and even think for themselves, using a network similar to the human brain. The likes of Google and Facebook are already using the principles of neuroscience to develop artificial brains that they hope will be able to solve their data issues. Now, San Diego-based Qualcomm is planning to launch the first ever commercial chip inspired by the human brain. San Diego-based Qualcomm is planning to launch the first ever commercial chip inspired by the human brain. The chip, which the New York Times has reported will be launched later this year, will be able to automate tasks that currently require painstaking programming.