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An international effort to define intelligence, consciousness and more: efforts to create consensus definitions for diverse intelligent systems

A collaboration of scientists, ethicists, and researchers aims to create a consensus definition for diverse intelligent systems, including AI, LLMs, and biological intelligences. The proposed approach will provide a common language for recognizing, predicting, manipulating, and building cognitive systems.

SourceCortical Labs·JournalThe Innovation·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateJul 30, 2024

Does a brain in a dish have moral rights?

A group of experts has developed a framework to research and apply brain-cell-based computer technology responsibly. The technology has significant promise for accelerating disease understanding but raises questions about the moral status of bio-computers.

SourceCortical Labs·JournalBiotechnology Advances·TypeLiterature review·DateSep 19, 2023

Brain cells living on the edge

A paper published in Nature Communications shows that when neurons are given task-related sensory input, they change how they behave and support the critical brain hypothesis theory. The researchers used DishBrain, a collection of 800,000 human neural cells, to demonstrate near-critical network behavior emerges when the neural network ...

SourceCortical Labs·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 4, 2023

Real AI will need biology: Computers powered by human brain cells

Researchers have developed a new type of computer using human brain cells, which could lead to significant advances in computing speed and data efficiency. The technology uses small clusters of brain cells grown from stem cells and aims to increase the number of neurons to surpass electronic computers.

SourceCortical Labs·JournalFrontiers in Science·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateMar 1, 2023

Human brain cells in a dish learn to play Pong

Researchers created living brain cells in a dish that can perform goal-directed tasks and adapt to changes, opening doors for new understanding of brain function. The study also raises possibilities for alternative animal testing and biomimetic research.

SourceCortical Labs·JournalNeuron·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 12, 2022