A machine - learning algorithm developed by scientists at Columbia University can approximate the behaviour of simple animal models . The researchers used extensive video footage of hydra , freshwater - dwelling organisms with tubular bodies that lack brain or muscles , to teach the algorithm the entirety of the animal ’s behaviour . The algorithm was able to understand and replicate the animal ’ behaviour , including their responses to stimuli and environments .
A machine-learning algorithm developed by scientists at Columbia University can approximate the behaviour of simple animal organisms. The researchers used extensive video footage of hydra, freshwater-dwelling organisms with tubular bodies that lack brain or muscles, to teach the algorithm the entirety of the animal’s behaviour. The algorithm was able to recognise and replicate the creatures’ behaviour, including their responses to stimuli and environments.