I don't know where I got such a dark sense of humor. I find it deeply troubling that scientists are growing "organoids", little human brains, for computational purposes. Headline from 2023:
> Computer chip with built-in human brain tissue gets military funding
The project called DishBrain was spun into the startup, Cortical Labs.
> World's first 'body in a box' biological computer uses human brain cells with silicon-based computing
> Cortical Labs said the CL1 will be available from June, priced at around $35,000.
> The use of human neurons in computing raises questions about the future of AI development. Biological computers like the CL1 could provide advantages over conventional AI models, particularly in terms of learning efficiency and energy consumption.
> Ethical concerns also arise from the use of human-derived brain cells in technology. While the neurons used in the CL1 are lab-grown and lack consciousness, further advancements in the field may require guidelines to address moral and regulatory issues.
> Computer chip with built-in human brain tissue gets military funding
The project called DishBrain was spun into the startup, Cortical Labs.
> World's first 'body in a box' biological computer uses human brain cells with silicon-based computing
> Cortical Labs said the CL1 will be available from June, priced at around $35,000.
> The use of human neurons in computing raises questions about the future of AI development. Biological computers like the CL1 could provide advantages over conventional AI models, particularly in terms of learning efficiency and energy consumption.
> Ethical concerns also arise from the use of human-derived brain cells in technology. While the neurons used in the CL1 are lab-grown and lack consciousness, further advancements in the field may require guidelines to address moral and regulatory issues.