Swiss tech firm FinalSpark launches rental service for AI made of human brain cells
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- 29 Aug 2024
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Swiss tech company FinalSpark has unveiled a groundbreaking service allowing scientists to rent access to biocomputers made from human brain cells, known as organoids, for just $500 a month. These biocomputers, which FinalSpark claims could be up to 100,000 times more efficient than conventional silicon-based technology, offer a promising alternative to the rising costs of developing artificial intelligence models.
FinalSpark founder Fred Jordan highlighted that their Neurospark program is the only service offering cloud access to AI models trained using organoids. These clusters of human brain cells are designed to provide a highly efficient, low-energy solution for AI training, and can even be observed live online.
AI training traditionally relies on reinforcement learning, where models are rewarded with numerical values for achieving specific tasks. However, when using biocomputers composed of brain cells, scientists must employ methods that resonate with organic material. This means using dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with reward, as positive reinforcement, and applying electrical signals as negative reinforcement.
FinalSpark’s organoids can function for up to 100 days, enabling AI systems to be trained and utilized for a few months before needing to be transferred to another cluster or replaced. Looking forward, the company suggests that it might one day be possible to develop AI systems with lifespans comparable to human beings, potentially creating a unique alignment between artificial intelligence and human experiences.
