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The Physical Basis of Prediction: World Model Formation in Neural Organoids via an LLM-Generated Curriculum

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  • Haebom

Author

Brennen Hill

Outline

We present a novel framework for studying the formation and adaptation of internal world models using human neural organoids. This paper trains biological agents using three scalable, closed-loop virtual environments and explores the synaptic mechanisms underlying learning, such as long-term synaptic plasticity (LTP) and long-term synaptic depression (LTD). Furthermore, we propose a meta-learning approach that leverages a large language model to automate the design and optimization of experimental protocols. We also present a multimodal evaluation strategy that directly measures synaptic plasticity beyond task performance to quantify the physical correlates of the learned world model.

Takeaways, Limitations

Takeaways:
A new framework for studying world model formation in biological substrates is presented.
Design of a scalable virtual environment and meta-learning-based experimental protocol.
Measurement of synaptic plasticity at the electrophysiological, cellular, and molecular levels.
Bridging model-based reinforcement learning and computational neuroscience.
Limitations:
Specific experimental results and data analysis are not included in the paper.
Technical limitations and complexities of organoid-based research.
The simplicity of the virtual environment and its differences from the real environment.
Potential bias in LLM-based protocol design.
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