Scientists have created a fully biodegradable artificial synapse using chitosan from crab shells, plant fibers, and bean extracts. The device operates at just 0.85 femtojoules per signal, making it more efficient than the human brain while retaining memory for nearly 100 minutes (the longest ever for biodegradable synapses). The breakthrough potentially paves the way for AI hardware that learns, adapts, and dissolves without toxic waste.
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Could have so many uses, has to pick AI to be relevant
Ah, finally, a way to make more AI crap. Because we needed to have more of it.
If there’s a breakthrough to make the technology cheaper, more efficient, and less polluting, I’m all for it even if I hate AI. It’s not like corporations are going to stop while they still see profits to be had. Pushing them towards better options is likely the best we can do.
This is not LLM hardware, these are artificial neurons for research.
aw beans, here we go again
TIL Angus McGuyver is Korean.
Needs more
