Incredible: AI works with real human cells for the first time
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI) by creating the world's first "biological computer." It connects human brain cells to silicon hardware to form seamless neural networks. The groundbreaking discovery promises to revolutionize the world of technology and will go on sale in the coming months.
March 05, 2025 06:52
Outperforms existing AI
As it turns out, Australian company Cortical Labs recently unveiled CL1 , also known as Synthetic Biological Intelligence (SBI), in Barcelona, Spain .
This system is considered to be more dynamic, sustainable and energy efficient than any currently existing artificial intelligence (AI) model.
In fact, the CL1 model trains so quickly and flexibly that it completely outperforms the silicon AI chips used to train existing large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Gemini.
How the CL1 model works
The developers say the CL1 system involves growing real neurons in a nutrient-rich solution, giving them everything they need to stay healthy.
These neurons then grow through a silicon chip that sends and receives electrical impulses into the neural structure.
All this happens in a unique model of the Biological Intelligent Operating System (biOS), created in laboratory conditions. This model imitates the surrounding world and directly transmits information about the environment to neurons.
In response to this information, neurons generate impulses that affect the world they model.
In this way, scientists “revive” neurons and integrate them into the biosystem. To do this, they use hard silicone and soft tissue materials that provide direct communication with neurons, embed code into real neurons, and solve the most complex modern problems.
Will be available remotely
Each CL1 device operates independently and has a fully programmable bidirectional stimulation, life support and recording interface. There is also a Python API for creating dynamic applications.
CL1 is also significantly energy efficient, with one 30-device rack consuming only 850-1000W.
According to Cortical Labs founder and CEO Dr. Hong Weng Cheong, the newly introduced CL1 is the culmination of important scientific advances and the vision that has driven Cortical Labs for nearly six years.
He also added that customers will be able to purchase the CL1 model directly or access the chips remotely via the cloud.
“We offer a Wetware-as-a-Service (WaaS) solution. (…) This platform will enable millions of researchers, innovators, and visionaries around the world to turn the potential of CL1 into tangible, real-world impact. We will provide them with a platform and support to invest in R&D and drive new breakthroughs and research,” said HW Cheng.
Meanwhile, AI technology progress in other areas continues unabated, as evidenced by the emergence of OpenAI's Sora and ChatGPT 4.5 , xAI's Grok 3 , and Anthropic's Claude 3.7 Sonnet, as well as the proliferation of robotic taxis around the world and the use of AI in frontline and medical applications.
