This Neuroscientist solves AI's Hunger for Energy

if the future of AI runs on living brain cells instead of silicon chips? 🧠⚡In this mind-bending episode of AI to Go, I sit down with Dr. Ewelina Kurtys, a neuroscientist and strategic advisor at FinalSpark — a Swiss research lab building biocomputers from living human neurons. Yes, you read that right: LIVING neurons!Discover how FinalSpark is creating computers that could be 1 MILLION times more energy-efficient than today's digital processors, why biocomputing might be the key to sustainable AI, and what it means to program cells that actually think.Plus, we play "Can I Use AI for That?" and test Ewelina's knowledge of cutting-edge AI applications.Whether you're an AI enthusiast, tech professional, or just curious about the future, this conversation will change how you think about computing forever.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ewelina and Her Background00:33 From Childhood Dreams to Industry: Evelina's Journey01:47 Embracing Scientific Curiosity and Complex Systems03:22 Transitioning from Academia to Business06:34 How do you build habits effectively?10:40 Do you think we as a society are ready to openly talk about mental health?14:21 How do we ensure that AI makes us smarter and enhances our thinking rather than eliminating or decreasing it?17:47 FinalSpark's Vision: Energy-Efficient Biocomputing24:39 Why is biocomputing considered a key enabler towards a more powerful AI in the future, and what are the key benefits for companies and end users?28:46 Leading Startups in Biocomputing31:05 What are your thoughts as a society and as a neuroscientist on how we can prepare ourselves for an AI-first world?39:24 Outro--------------------------------------------------------------AI To Go Podcast - Bringing you the humans behind AI!  Don't be shy and come say hi: 👋 Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannesdeubener/  Follow us on:  ✨ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/135tavsp8mEBYftLGOv02x ✨ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-to-go-podcast/ ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aitogopodcast/ --------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Ewelina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewelinakurtys/ https://www.ewelinakurtys.com/Check out FinalSpark: https://finalspark.com/live