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Singapore’s biological data center runs on neurons using 20x less power than GPUs

The Cryptonomist·August 24, 2026·1 min read
Singapore’s biological data center runs on neurons using 20x less power than GPUs

A biological data center at the National University of Singapore's Life Sciences Institute went live on July 16, using lab-grown human neurons instead of silicon chips. The system reportedly uses 20x less power than GPUs, marking a significant development in biological computing.

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