""We remove the fluid every 24 hours," Hong Weng Chong, CEO and founder of Cortical Labs, explained, highlighting the biological limitations of their computers powered by human neurons."
""The atmosphere is made of five percent oxygen - a quarter of what occurs naturally on Earth - which is apparently the optimal level for computerized neurons to work in," Chong described, emphasizing the unique operational requirements."
""Each CL1 unit needs less power than a handheld calculator," Chong claimed, suggesting a significant advantage in energy efficiency over traditional computing methods."
Cortical Labs has developed biological computers powered by human neurons, which require daily replenishment of cerebrospinal fluid due to depletion of oxygen and glucose. Technicians manage a specialized gas mixture with reduced oxygen levels for optimal neuron function. The CL1 machine, utilizing over 200,000 neurons, has demonstrated the ability to play complex video games like Doom. These biological computers are touted for their lower energy consumption compared to traditional computers, with potential for greater speed in the future, although they remain experimental.
Read at Futurism
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]