Nature-Inspired Computation

Document type: Opportunity space

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Author: Claire Donoghue, Suraj Bramhavar

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Date published: 3 August 2026

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Version: 1

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.67475/nic0gxe-y9g8

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Abstract

Unsustainable energy requirements and limited datasets demand alternative scaling pathways for AI. Novel computing, learning and perception paradigms inspired by nature will enable radically greater efficiency and adaptability.