Hype vs. evidence: The AI 'embodied fly' under scrutiny
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The Verge critically examines Eon Systems’ viral clips that claimed to digitally upload a fruit fly as a conscious, embodied being. With only two videos, no detailed methods or independent verification, and expert skepticism about the feasibility and definitions of a “real uploaded animal,” the piece argues the claim is not substantiated and highlights broader questions about what counts as a fly and whether whole-brain emulation is achievable.
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- Startup claims first full brain emulation of a fruit fly in a simulated body the-decoder.com
- Digital fruit fly brain model walks and cleans its feelers theregister.com
- 'Digital twin' of a fruit fly created NewsBytes
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