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Founded by Dr. Fred Jordan and Dr. Martin Cutter, Final Spark is grounded in a desire to revolutionize artificial intelligence (AI) by utilizing human neurons instead of traditional computing methods. Previously reliant on standard neural networks, the founders recognized the immense challenges of scaling computer systems, culminating in excessive energy consumption and operational complexities. The pivotal question arose: How to leverage human neurons for advanced computing?
By collaborating with local universities, they discovered the potential to produce neurons from stem cells. Stem cells, fundamental units capable of differentiating into various cell types, are pivotal to developing brain organoids—tiny clusters of neurons that mimic the brain’s structure.