Research
Understanding How the Brain Makes Decisions
Understanding How the Brain Makes Decisions
Prof. Christine Constantinople | NYU
Using neural networks to model how the brain processes decisions and behavior.
Using neural networks to model how the brain processes decisions and behavior.
Challenge
Mental health disorders affect approximately 1 in 5 New Yorkers each year, yet the underlying mechanisms of how the brain makes decisions and processes information remain poorly understood.
Many neurological and psychiatric conditions, including depression and schizophrenia, are linked to disruptions in decision-making processes. However, studying these processes directly in the human brain is extremely complex.
Researchers must rely on models that approximate neural activity — a task that requires analyzing large datasets and running computationally intensive simulations.
Researcher’s Approach Using Empire AI
The team models brain activity using AI. Empire AI accelerates training and testing of neural models.
Empire AI Enables
- Faster experimentation
- More detailed modeling
- Exploration of complex systems
Without Empire AI, Research would progress more slowly.
Potential Impacts
- Advances understanding of brain function and decision-making
- Enables development of new treatments for mental health disorders
- Improves outcomes for patients with neurological conditions
- Contributes to the development of more human-aligned AI systems