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The Rise of Bio Computing: Human Brain Cells in Supercomputers Researchers are exploring the potential of cultivating human brain cells in laboratories to transform them into biological circuits for supercomputers—a field known as “bio computing.” While this concept may sound like science fiction, small groups of researchers are making significant progress. The international journal Nature recently highlighted these scientists in a special feature, focusing on their efforts to create supercomputers using human brain cells. FinalSpark: Pioneering Biological Processing Units FinalSpark, a biotech startup based in Visp, Switzerland, is at the forefront of bio computing. The company is developing a “biological processing unit” based on neural organoids—artificial organs created by three-dimensionally culturing human stem cells. The company recently succeeded in connecting 16 mini-brain organoids to create a low-power biological computer. In simpler terms, they are experimenting wit...

Breakthrough in Brain Research: Mapping Neurons During Decision-Making Scientists have made a groundbreaking achievement by successfully mapping the brain neurons that activate when mice make decisions. This marks the first large-scale recording of individual neuron activity across the entire mouse brain. Researchers believe this could be the initial step toward creating a "map of the mind" that can read thoughts. Could we one day see into the mind, as often depicted in science fiction films? Ultra-Fine Electrodes and Mouse Experiments The International Brain Laboratory (IBL) Consortium, which includes 12 universities and research institutions from the U.S. and Europe—such as Stanford University and the Max Planck Institute—recently published a “brain-wide neural activity map” in the journal Nature . This was based on experiments involving 139 mice. The team implanted ultra-fine electrodes into the brains of these mice to record signals from neurons activated during decisi...

The Battle for the Future of Human-Machine Symbiosis The competition between billionaires has often been marked by extravagant investments, from space exploration to social media dominance. However, the latest frontier in this high-stakes rivalry is even more ambitious: connecting human minds directly with artificial intelligence (AI). Two of the most influential figures in the tech world—Elon Musk and Sam Altman—are now leading the charge in a race to develop brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), devices that could revolutionize how humans interact with technology. Musk, the CEO of Tesla and xAI, and Altman, the head of OpenAI, are both pushing their respective companies to pioneer this groundbreaking technology. Once close collaborators, the two have since become fierce rivals, each aiming to be the first to unlock the full potential of BCIs. A Shift in Focus: From AI to Brain-Computer Interfaces While both men have long been vocal advocates for AI, their current focus has shifted to...