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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. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ewelina and Her Background 00:33 From Childhood Dreams to Industry: Evelina's Journey 01:47 Embracing Scientific Curiosity and Complex Systems 03:22 Transitioning from Academia to Business 06:34 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 Biocomputing 24:39 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 Biocomputing 31:05 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