A pair of MIT researchers discovered a way to construct an artificial intelligence that’s only about a tenth the size, without losing any computational ability. The breakthrough could allow other researchers to build AI that are smaller, faster, and just as smart as those that exist today.
When people talk about artificial intelligence, they’re mostly referring to a class of computer programs called artificial neural networks. These programs are designed to mimic how our own brains operate, making them very intelligent and creative. They can identify the contents of photos, defeat humans at abstract games of strategy, and even drive vehicles all by themselves.