Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory areusing a rare form of matterknown as spin glass to replace circuits.

The spin-glass allows researchers to investigate material structures using mathematics.

The lithography could allow the printing of new types of circuitry.

Digital rendering of the brain with a central computer ship and printed circuitry around it.

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“Our paper lays the groundwork we need to use these physical systems practically.”

Ideas from spin glass theory could help researchers navigate high-dimensional landscapes.

Theoretical models describing spin glasses are broadly used in other complex systems, such as those describing brain function.

Unlike traditional algorithms, associative memory doesnt require an identical scenario to identify a memory.

“This wide interest in spin glasses provides strong motivation to generate an artificial spin glass.”

Other types of brain-inspired chips could also improve how AI recognizes images.

“We have now created an artificial platform for machines to learn throughout their lifespan.”