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The primary 'backpropagation' algorithm has no biological analog whatsoever. Both backpropagation and 'continuous neuron models' could be implemented within the framework of the Brain Simulator’s neuron model and module structure (but these have been extensively explored on other platforms).

Artificial Neural Networks are based on a 'continuous neuron model' which has little to do with actual spiking neurons.

The traditional AI approaches of today were developed into ANNs decades ago. If those algorithms had led to general intelligence in the intervening forty years, we would have discovered a different form of intelligence from the brain’s.

What, no Backpropaga on? The Brain Simulator makes no effort to compete with existing software packages which implement classic ANN algorithms. The intent is to break new ground with new algorithms. The thrust is to stay closer to biological plausibility since the human brain is the only working AGI model we have, at present.