AI meets synthetic bio! Cortical Labs is developing a new class of AI using human neurons. They’ve just raised $10M in funding!
The newest capital injected will be used to commercialize their biological computer chips.
🧠 Science non-fiction
Cortical Labs uses clusters of lab-cultivated neurons to form a “DishBrain”.
Human neurons unlock many possibilities. They have generally remained an untapped resource — but can be better than purely digital AI models.
Speedy! The DishBrain can adapt, and learn faster than purely silicon-based AI.
👀 Growing intelligence
A study shows that biological computer chips can successfully learn to play video games.
DishBrain x Computer. Electrical signals were sent to the DishBrain and it was able to make decisions and improve performance throughout the game.
👏 Real world applications
This technology holds so many possibilities including early disease detection and removing animals from drug testing.
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