This is not a fly uploaded to a computer
Claims of successfully 'uploading' a fly's brain are misleading, as Eon Systems' simulation only replicates some behaviors, not a complete, conscious emulation.Summary
Recent viral videos claiming the successful upload of a fruit fly's brain to a computer, originating from Eon Systems, have been met with skepticism from the scientific community. While Eon Systems demonstrated a simulation of a fly exhibiting behaviors like walking and leg-rubbing based on a connectome, experts argue this falls far short of a true brain upload. The simulation utilizes existing brain maps and physics engines but lacks crucial biological details like neurotransmitters and doesn't account for the fly's complete biological system. Eon Systems' claims of '91% behavior accuracy' are vague and lack clear metrics. Experts emphasize the distinction between whole-brain emulation and a genuine upload, questioning whether replicating behaviors equates to replicating consciousness or even a 'fly' at all, especially given the simulation is a copy, not the original. The company acknowledges limitations, framing their work as a 'minimum viable product,' but continues to stand by the claim of having created a 'real uploaded animal,' despite lacking comprehensive scientific validation.
(Source：The Verge)