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World’s First Living Biocomputer Powered by Human Brain Cells

Imagine a computer that thinks like a human brain, Australian scientists just made it real

MSM Riham
MSM Riham
September 2, 2025Updated May 8, 20261 min read
World’s First Living Biocomputer Powered by Human Brain Cells

Imagine a computer that thinks like a human brain—Australian scientists just made it real! Biotech startup Cortical Labs has unveiled the world’s first living biocomputer, the CL1, powered by lab-grown human brain cells. Unlike silicon chips, these neural networks learn, adapt, and rewire themselves, solving complex problems like pattern recognition and robotics with insane efficiency.

This groundbreaking project kicked off with years of research into merging biology with tech.

“The CL1 could be regarded as the first commercially deployable biological computer,” said a spokesperson from Cortical Labs.

Tech enthusiasts and experts are buzzing—many call it a ‘sci-fi dream come true,’ with potential to outpace AI while using a fraction of the energy of today’s supercomputers.

What if this tech reshapes everything from medicine to robotics? Could we be on the brink of machines that truly think like us—or does this blur the line too far? Share your thoughts!

Sources: IEEE SpectrumABC News

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