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From: lishka@uwslh.UUCP (a)
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Subject: Re: simulating a neural network
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Date: Tue, 28-Oct-86 16:05:49 EST
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Reply-To: lishka@uwslh.UUCP 	[Chris Lishka]
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	I just read an interesting short blurb in the most recent BYTE issue 
(the one with the graphics board on the cover)...it was in Bytelines or 
something.  Now, since I skimmed it, my info is probably a little sketchy,
but here's about what it said:

	Apparently Bell Labs (I think) has been experimenting with neural
network-like chips, with resistors replacing bytes (I guess).  They started
out with about 22 'neurons' and have gotten up to 256 or 512 (can't
remember which) 'neurons' on one chip now.  Apparently these 'neurons' are
supposed to run much faster than human neurons...it'll be interesting to see
how all this works out in the end. 

	I figured that anyone interested in the neural network program might
be interested in the article...check Byte for actual info.  Also, if anyone
knows more about this experiment, I would be interested, so please mail me
any information at the below address.                 

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Chris Lishka                   /l  lishka@uwslh.uucp
Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene -lishka%uwslh.uucp@rsch.wisc.edu
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