Cortical Labs opens biological data center in Melbourne using human neurons for computing
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Updated · Livescience.com · Apr 28
Cortical Labs opens biological data center in Melbourne using human neurons for computing
9 articles · Updated · Livescience.com · Apr 28
The Melbourne facility houses CL1 systems, each containing about 200,000 lab-grown human neurons interfaced with silicon chips, and a larger site is planned for Singapore.
These hybrid devices aim to complement traditional hardware by leveraging neurons' adaptability for tasks like pattern recognition and decision-making, potentially reducing energy use compared to conventional data centers.
Current systems remain small-scale and experimental, facing challenges in scalability, reliability, and ethical considerations, but reflect growing interest in biological computing as AI demands outpace silicon's limits.
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