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• [New] An early goal of the BRAIN Initiative, the BICCN will generate knowledge that is prerequisite to solving the mysteries of brain disorders, such as schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, and autism spectrum disorder. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Instead of a static routing table, Starlink uses neural networks to predict congestion, rerouting traffic across inter-satellite links for minimal delay, essential for applications like real-time gaming and autonomous vehicle coordination. Applying AI
• Vienna's Xephor Solutions demonstrated that columnar neural networks grounded in category theory could reduce computational costs while maintaining reasoning depth, approximating human-like adaptation. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• Chinese state media recently reported China's official launch of its plan to provide processing resources across China, to link City Brains and other smart-city elements together in a mega computing project that will create regional data hubs. Unlimited Hangout
• Ipsos: The 91% amyloid-PET negativity by week 28 delivers a striking early signal for trontinemab's brain shuttle technology with fewer ARIA events - outpacing current antibodies - which could reshape the risk-benefit calculus in Alzheimer's disease, making monitoring and access easier. MM+M - Medical Marketing and Media
• By 2025, half of all personal computers are expected to feature Neural Processing Units, integrating AI directly into everyday devices. FinancialContent
• By type of ANN, the convolutional neural networks segment is expected to grow at a remarkable CAGR between 2025 and 2034. Precedence Research
• A stronger Neuralink presence in Silicon Valley could trigger a regional arms race for neural engineering talent, driving up salaries and accelerated recruiting. Applying AI
• Future iterations of the brain chip will offer people without disabilities to achieve a sort of symbiosis with artificial intelligence. The Independent
• A further 13 people are expected to have the brain chip implanted by the end of the year. The Independent
• With the neural CAD and Autodesk Assistant branded functionality, AI will soon be able to generate fully editable CAD geometry, automate repetitive tasks, and gain 'actionable insights' across both AEC and product development workflows. AEC Magazine

Last updated: 09 November 2025