Adaptively controlling groups of automated machines

This invention describes a way to manage multiple groups of automated machines, like robots or drones, that are all working towards the same goal. Each group uses an identical artificial intelligence (AI) program, called a neural network, to guide its actions. If one group starts performing better than others, its successful AI program is copied to the other groups, helping all machines improve their performance. The claims specifically detail controlling a first and second group, and the ability to update the AI program on machines while they are still operating, with each machine storing both AI programs.