4 September 2026

Researchers apply fruit fly smell memory to AI systems

• Scientists created an algorithm based on how fruit flies detect and remember new odors.
• The approach could help AI systems better store and recall information over time.
• The work bridges biology and machine learning by translating a natural process into code.

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The AlgorithmMIT Technology Review

Researchers developed an algorithm mimicking how fruit flies remember new smells, offering potential improvements for AI systems.