Biologically Integrated Computers: Bridging Machines and Human Intelligence Machines devoid of consciousness combined with the human mind. More importantly, they can enhance our understanding of how the brain functions.
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Future Biocomputers Utilizing Human Brain Cells could soon become a reality. This statement comes from a group of scientists at Johns Hopkins University published in the journal “Frontiers in Science.” These experts highlight the feasibility of cultivating brain tissue derived from small samples of human skin, which could revolutionize the high-tech industry.
The research team stated: “Biocomputing is a monumental effort to harness computing power and enhance its efficiency to surpass our current technological limits.”
The scientists used brain tissue the size of a ballpoint pen for these experiments, functioning similarly to biological hardware. The researchers emphasize that while computers can outperform the human brain in calculations, they fall short when it comes to making complex logical decisions.
“Frontier, the latest supercomputer in Kentucky, valued at $600 million and covering an area of 630 square meters. As of June last year, it was the first to surpass the computational ability of a human brain, yet it consumes energy a million times more,” stated the lead scientist of the research.
The team of experts began developing and assembling brain cells into functional organs using human skin samples. They then reprogrammed these cells to a state resembling embryonic stem cells. The research team at Johns Hopkins University hopes to create a supercomputer using these organic materials. They believe these biological components will help reduce the energy consumption demands of artificial intelligence (AI).
This discovery also opens the door for new research in the field of neuroscience.
