SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 23, 2026Interesting Engineering

World-first biological data center uses 16 million living human neurons to process data

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Singapore researchers unveiled the world's first biological data center, using 16 million living human neurons across 20 computing units to process data. The system could use far less electricity than traditional data centers, which saw a 17% surge in energy demand in 2025, with potential uses in AI, drug discovery, and robotics.

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