248: Beyond Silicon: How Living Processors Could Transform AI with Dr. Ewelina Kurtys

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Dr. Ewelina Kurtys, a trailblazer in neuroscience and entrepreneurship, joins Sophie to illuminate the groundbreaking fusion of living neurons and artificial intelligence through the lens of biocomputing. As we navigate her remarkable journey from academia to her influential role in tech consulting, Dr. Kurtys unveils the pioneering initiatives by Final Spark, co-founded by Fred Jordan and Martin Kutter. Together, they are spearheading efforts to seamlessly integrate biological neurons with digital technology, offering a future where AI is not only more powerful but also drastically more energy-efficient and cost-effective than existing models.

Dr. Ewelina Kurtys is a scientist-turned-entrepreneur with a PhD in neuroscience, with 20+ peer-reviewed papers. After academia, she transitioned into business development and technology commercialization, advising tech companies on sales, partnerships, and market strategy. Originally trained in biology and biomedical science, Dr. Kurtys expanded into engineering through client projects, gaining experience in signal processing and Python.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

Dr. Ewelina Kurtys discusses the fusion of living neurons and AI through biocomputing.
Final Spark’s initiatives to integrate biological neurons with digital tech for energy-efficient AI.
The concept of bioservers using living neurons for information processing.
Ethical and sustainable neuron cultivation using human skin cells.
Challenges and breakthroughs in working with living neurons compared to traditional and quantum computing.
The potential of biocomputers to drastically reduce energy consumption in AI applications.

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