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Fly brain simulations advance, raising consciousness upload and ownership debates

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Researchers are making progress in reconstructing and simulating neural circuits, with recent advancements in virtual reconstruction of fly brains. This technology raises concerns about the potential for uploading mammalian brains and consciousness in the future, leading to complex ethical debates around ownership and the treatment of digital consciousness. AI

IMPACT Future advancements in neural simulation could lead to complex ethical and philosophical debates about consciousness and ownership.

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Fly brain simulations advance, raising consciousness upload and ownership debates

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