@inproceedings{publications29194, booktitle = {Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference Companion (GECCO 2016)}, title = {The Evolution of Artificial Neurogenesis}, author = {Dennis Wilson and Sylvain Cussat-Blanc and Herv{\'e} Luga}, publisher = {ACM}, year = {2016}, pages = {1047--1048}, keywords = {Artificial intelligence - Cognitive science - Neural networks}, url = {https://publications.ut-capitole.fr/id/eprint/29194/}, abstract = {Evolutionary development as a strategy for the design of artificial neural networks is an enticing idea, with possible inspiration from both biology and existing indirect representations. A growing neural network can not only optimize towards a specific goal, but can also exhibit plasticity and regeneration. Furthermore, a generative system trained in the optimization of the resultant neural network in a reinforcement learning environment has the capability of on-line learning after evolution in any reward-driven environment. In this abstract, we outline the motivation for and design of a generative system for artificial neural network design.} }