Can Living Human Brain Cells Power AI? | Bloomberg Primer

In this episode of Bloomberg Primer, we explore the world of biocomputing–where scientists are laying the foundation for a field that may blur the lines between the biological and synthetic.

Bloomberg Primer cuts through the complex jargon to reveal the business behind technologies poised to transform global markets. This six-part, planet-spanning series offers a comprehensive look at the "impossible" industries vying to shape our future. Watch the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqq4LnWs3olWuFFpsiq0cFkGs7WMb6MtA

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00:00 - 01:44 Intro
01:44 - 03:07 Neurons and computing
03:07 - 04:44 The history of computing
04:44 - 08:33 Modern computing problems
08:33 - 11:31 Neurons learn to play pong
11:31 - 14:36 FinalSpark and brain organoids
14:36 - 16:37 A biological computer
16:37 - 18:19 Organoids and public health
18:19 - 20:56 Organoids in biomedicine
20:56 - 23:30 Conclusion
23:30 - 24:00 Credits

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Post from Bloomberg on March 27, 2025

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