US EditionSwiss Scientists Attempt to Grow Biocomputers from Living Cells
Swiss researchers at FinalSpark lab have developed brain organoids that consume just 20 watts of energy, potentially reducing AI data center energy use by billions of times, experts say.
- FinalSpark is growing organoids from stem cells derived from human skin cells bought from a clinic in Japan.
- The organoids can survive for up to four months and respond to simple keyboard commands.
- Dr. Jordan reported a lack of understanding about organoid behavior and mortality after observing 1,000 to 2,000 deaths over five years.
- Prof. Schultz believes that biocomputing will complement silicon AI and enhance disease modeling while reducing animal use.
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Tiny lab-grown brains could help build the next generation of computers
At the FinalSpark laboratory, scientists are developing what they call "wetware" – computers built from networks of lab-grown neurons. The team starts with stem cells derived from human skin, purchased from a clinic in Japan. Donors remain anonymous, though volunteer demand is strong. Co-founder Fred Jordan told the BBC that...Read Entire Article
People Are Horrified by Lab-Grown Human Brains
Earlier this year, John Hopkins University scientists revealed that they had created something astonishing: a miniature whole human brain. Specifically, it was a type of organoid, a small mass of human tissue grown from stem cells meant to mimic the function of our organs — and, most importantly, serve as a test bed to study diseases and new drugs for treatment. The existence of this lab-grown brain and other similar organoids have gotten some s…
It may have its roots in science fiction, but a small number of researchers are making real progress trying to create computers from living cells. Welcome to the strange world of biocomputing. As the BBC reports, among those leading the way is a group of scientists in Switzerland. One day, they hope we could see data centers full of "living" servers that replicate aspects of the way artificial intelligence learns - and could use some of the powe…
Swiss researchers are trying to connect human neurons with electrodes to create living computers, a promise of bio-inspired intelligence.
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