Swiss Firm FinalSpark Launches AI Rental Service Using Human Brain Cells as Biocomputers

Aug 17, 2024

Swiss Firm FinalSpark Launches AI Rental Service Using Human Brain Cells as Biocomputers
Swiss Firm FinalSpark Launches AI Rental Service Using Human Brain Cells as Biocomputers
Swiss Firm FinalSpark Launches AI Rental Service Using Human Brain Cells as Biocomputers

Swiss tech company FinalSpark recently launched a unique service allowing researchers to rent access to “biocomputers” made from human brain cells for $500 a month. These biocomputers, created using clumps of brain cells known as organoids, are designed to offer a low-energy, highly efficient alternative to traditional AI models, potentially being up to 100,000 times more energy-efficient. The AI training process involves feeding dopamine as a reward for positive reinforcement and applying electrical signals as negative feedback, mimicking how human neurons learn. However, these organoids have a limited lifespan of about 100 days, after which the AI must be transferred to a new cluster or will cease to function. This innovation hints at a future where biocomputers could play a significant role in AI and even blockchain applications​.