The Latest Weird Thing to Play Doom Is the Mapped-Out Brain of a Fruit Fly
Summary
Google and collaborators mapped a male fruit fly brain, using AI to stitch 2D slices into a 3D neural model that drives a Doom-playing simulation. The project demonstrates AI-assisted neuroscience mapping and shows how brain data can be used to drive interactive experiments, with live metrics on neural activity. The story highlights the intersection of AI, neuroscience, and gaming experimentation.