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BREAKING: Scientists unveil the world’s first synthetic biological intelligence.
Cortical Labs has introduced the CL1, the first commercially available biological computer, merging lab-grown human neurons with silicon technology to create Synthetic Biological Intelligence (SBI).
Unlike conventional AI, which runs on static silicon processors, SBI leverages living neurons that adapt, learn quickly, and use energy far more efficiently.
This fusion of biology and tech marks a leap forward, though it sparks ethical questions. Cortical Labs emphasizes they’re adhering to strict guidelines to ensure responsible progress. SBI could reshape our understanding of intelligence, blending the best of biological and machine learning systems.
Launched in Barcelona, the CL1 lets researchers interact with live neural networks in real time. Options include buying a unit outright or tapping into it via a “Wetware-as-a-Service” (WaaS) cloud platform.
The implications are staggering—think breakthroughs in drug discovery, disease simulation, and next-gen AI. SBI’s dynamic, ever-evolving neural connections offer a versatile, eco-friendly alternative to traditional computing.
Cortical Labs sees a future where SBI powers everything from tailored medical treatments to advanced robotics. Down the line, they aim to develop a “Minimal Viable Brain”—a bioengineered network capable of sophisticated computation.
Priced at around $35,000, the CL1 hits the market in late 2025, with cloud access providing a budget-friendly entry point. This isn’t just a new tool—it’s a new frontier in intelligence itself.
#science #ai #biotech
Cortical Labs has introduced the CL1, the first commercially available biological computer, merging lab-grown human neurons with silicon technology to create Synthetic Biological Intelligence (SBI).
Unlike conventional AI, which runs on static silicon processors, SBI leverages living neurons that adapt, learn quickly, and use energy far more efficiently.
This fusion of biology and tech marks a leap forward, though it sparks ethical questions. Cortical Labs emphasizes they’re adhering to strict guidelines to ensure responsible progress. SBI could reshape our understanding of intelligence, blending the best of biological and machine learning systems.
Launched in Barcelona, the CL1 lets researchers interact with live neural networks in real time. Options include buying a unit outright or tapping into it via a “Wetware-as-a-Service” (WaaS) cloud platform.
The implications are staggering—think breakthroughs in drug discovery, disease simulation, and next-gen AI. SBI’s dynamic, ever-evolving neural connections offer a versatile, eco-friendly alternative to traditional computing.
Cortical Labs sees a future where SBI powers everything from tailored medical treatments to advanced robotics. Down the line, they aim to develop a “Minimal Viable Brain”—a bioengineered network capable of sophisticated computation.
Priced at around $35,000, the CL1 hits the market in late 2025, with cloud access providing a budget-friendly entry point. This isn’t just a new tool—it’s a new frontier in intelligence itself.
#science #ai #biotech
