For years, scientists have dreamed of creating machines that think and learn like the human brain. That dream is slowly turning into reality as researchers in Switzerland work on computers powered by living brain-like cells, a groundbreaking step in what’s known as biocomputing.
The Rise of Living Computers
A group of Swiss scientists led by Dr. Fred Jordan at FinalSpark Lab is developing “living servers” that use neurons instead of traditional silicon chips. These biological systems, often called wetware, can mimic how human brains process and store information. The researchers believe these bio-based systems could drastically reduce the energy consumption used by artificial intelligence and data centers.
Unlike regular computers that depend on hardware and software, wetware uses living neurons grown in clusters. These neurons are connected to electrodes, allowing them to act as tiny computing units. According to Dr. Jordan, this technology could help machines learn in a way that feels more natural and efficient, similar to how the human brain functions.
He explained that this project challenges how we think about intelligence and consciousness. “When you start to use a neuron like a small machine. It changes the way we view our own brains and what it means to be human,” Dr. Jordan shared in a recent interview with BBC.
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Although the technology is still in early stages, it represents a major leap forward in the field of neuromorphic computing. Researchers are hopeful that AI could help accelerate the development of this new kind of computing. But they agree that wetware will not replace traditional chips anytime soon.
As this research continues, it brings both excitement and philosophical questions. What happens when machines truly start to think like us?
