Australian Researchers Train Lab-Grown Brain Cells to Play 'Doom', Showcasing Potential in Machine Learning
Australian researchers at Cortical Labs have successfully trained lab-grown brain cells to play the video game 'Doom'. These brain cells, grown from stem cells harvested from blood donations, are integrated with silicon chips to form 'biological computers'. Each chip contains approximately 200,000 living human brain cells. Initially, these neurons were trained to play the simpler game 'Pong', but have now advanced to the more complex 'Doom', where they demonstrated real-time adaptation and goal-directed learning. The neurons interpret game events through electrical signals, allowing them to react and adapt to stimuli. This research highlights the potential applications of such technology in fields like machine learning, drug screening, and disease modeling. 
