I really thought biocomputers were just the realm of sci-fi. How long til we get bio-neural gel packs I wonder?
Inside the datacenter where the day starts with topping up cerebrospinal fluid
https://www.theregister.com/2026/03/14/cortical_labs_biological_cloud/
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kieron115@startrek.website · 3 pts · 162d
I missed the earlier story but apparently they taught these things how to play Pong, then started working on teaching them how to play Doom!
otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 4 pts · 161d
Apparently, they're already teaching it to solve engineering problems. 😬😅🤷🏽♂️
ValueSubtracted@startrek.website · 3 pts · 161d
I understand why they're so heavily invested in a neurological model for this, but it's a little surprising that they don't appear to have any behaviourists involved (at least, not from the way the journal article is written). They would have a lot to offer in terms of the nature schedule and of the "feedback" provided.
kieron115@startrek.website · 3 pts · 161d
There’s a 2022 research paper linked in the article that may explain more but it’s way above my head.
https://regmedia.co.uk/2026/03/12/suplpied_cortical_labs_paper.pdf
ValueSubtracted@startrek.website · 2 pts · 161d
Yeah, that's the one I was looking at. I'd just like to see more interdisciplinary collaboration on stuff like this!