Advancements in AI with Human Brain Cells: Implications and Future Possibilities

The development of programmable chips blended with biological computing in AI has received funding from Australia's national intelligence and security discovery research grants program. Researchers believe that these chips, which replicate the learning capabilities of biological neural networks, could potentially outshine conventional silicon-based hardware. The implications of such advancements extend to various fields like planning and robotics, advanced automation, brain-machine interfaces, and drug discovery. These chips could pave the way for a new wave of machine learning, where machines continuously acquire new skills and effortlessly adapt to change, optimizing computing power, memory, and energy usage.