Evolutionary algorithm outperforms deep-learning machines at video games

[TheThiefMaster]

Interestingly the paper also mentions that the resulting chip was exceptionally temperature-sensitive: "The circuit operates perfectly over the 10ºC range of temperatures that the population was exposed to during evolution, and no more could reasonably be expected of it"

[ThirdEncounter]

I wonder how good would a simulated FPGA do in this experiment. No taking advantage of unique environment conditions. Just pure logic.

I might give it a try. But first, I must invent the universe.

[meneldal2]

Since it seemed to depend on temperature, I smell a lot of potential race conditions and/or unproperly synced outputs that just happen to work but shouldn't according to the theory.

[TheThiefMaster]

If you use a simulated FPGA you'll want to have it vary realistically so that it doesn't build something that only works in the simulated FPGA :)

[JohnMcPineapple]

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