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After Google mapped an adult male fruit fly's brain, software engineers made it play Doom, Mario64, and Beat Saber
Software engineers have successfully trained a 3D model of a male fruit fly's brain, mapped by Google, to play video games including Doom, Super Mario 64, and Beat Saber. While the Doom playthrough is described as not very good, the Beat Saber performance is noted as surprisingly competent, with ongoing efforts to improve its reactive capabilities.
Open Robotics Lab goes live as BitRobot starts taking Access ID applications
BitRobot has launched its Open Robotics Lab and is now accepting applications for Access IDs, which serve as credentials for participation. Holders can earn Bolts and Badges through robotics work, subnet campaigns, and referrals, with plans for future token emissions and NFT-based robot identifiers. The lab aims to gamify robotics data collection and accelerate embodied AI research.
86% of Creators Use AI, 85% of Gamers Hate It. Here's What That Means for You (2026)
A significant paradox exists in the gaming content landscape: 86% of creators utilize AI tools, while 85% of gamers express negative sentiments towards AI-generated content. This disparity impacts content consumption, with AI search results drastically reducing click-through rates for traditional content. While AI moderation is seen as a clear success in combating toxicity, creators are advised to use AI for backend tasks and maintain human authenticity to succeed.
