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Nickel oxide is a material that can 'learn' like animals and could help further artificial intelligence research

  • Written by Shriram Ramanathan, Professor of Materials Engineering, Purdue University
Nickel oxide is a material that can 'learn' like animals and could help further artificial intelligence researchNickel oxide, the gray-and-black-striped material, demonstrates unique properties when exposed to hydrogen.Purdue University/Kayla Wiles, CC BY-ND

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A unique material, nickel oxide demonstrates the ability to learn things about its environment in a way that emulates the...

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