Technology · 4 April 2026
Startup uses human brain cells to run computers
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Computing could become more energy efficient if living cells are used instead of standard chips. An Australian firm, Cortical Labs, has built a device called CL1 that combines lab-grown neurons with silicon hardware to run code and process signals. Around 120 units are already operating in a small Melbourne data centre, with plans for facilities in Singapore.
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