Feb 02, 2026

State of the Art of Biological Computing • Ewelina Kurtys & Charles Humble • GOTO 2026

Dr. Ewelina Kurtys of FinalSpark discusses the ambitious goal of building computers from living neurons, aiming for a 1-million-fold increase in energy efficiency over digital systems. The conversation delves into the technical challenges of neural encoding and plasticity, the use of brain organoids, and the profound ethical and philosophical questions surrounding determinism and consciousness in biological hardware.

Oct 03, 2025

Human Neurons are 1M x Energy Efficient than Digital AI Processors | Dr. Ewelina Kurtys | FinalSpark

Dr. Ewelina Kurtys of FinalSpark explains their pioneering work in building biocomputers from living human neurons, which are up to one million times more energy-efficient than traditional silicon chips. The conversation covers the technology of reprogramming skin cells into neurons, the company's growth strategy, and the profound ethical and philosophical questions, such as potential 'Matrix' scenarios, that arise from merging biology with AI.