Brain alignment in deep neural networks emerges early and independently of object classification
H. Steven Scholte, Niklas Müller, Julio Smidi, Iris I. A. Groen, Marcel A. J. van Gerven
This study shows brain alignment in deep neural networks is present early and independent of object classification, suggesting it reflects environmental structure rather than classification strategy.
bioRxiv · Aug 23, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience