For how powerful today’s “smart” devices are, they’re not that good at working smarter rather than working harder. With AI constantly connected to the cloud and the chip constantly processing tasks (even when the device is asleep), this leads to high power consumption, limited privacy, and the constant need for connectivity.
Neuromorphic computing offers a radical alternative, but what is it? I understand that for many of you reading this, it could be the first time you’ve heard this phrase. Simply put, it’s a whole new breed of computer chip that thinks and functions like a human brain — spiking in activity only when needed.
