In this exclusive podcast interview, Denise Holt sits down with Brett Kagan, Chief Scientist at Cortical Labs, for an in-depth exploration into their groundbreaking synthetic biological intelligence (SBI) technology. Brett reveals the science behind their revolutionary CL1 system—the first commercial biological computer fusing live human neurons with silicon computing. We discuss how their DishBrain experiment validated Dr. Karl Friston's Free Energy Principle, the extraordinary energy efficiency of biological intelligence, and the significant implications for industries like drug discovery, personalized medicine, and robotics. Don't miss this insightful conversation, rich with first-hand stories and detailed explanations from the forefront of neuroscience and AI innovation. #CorticalLabs #CL1 #ActiveInferenceAI

Key Topics:

· The CL1 System: How Cortical Labs successfully merged live human neurons with silicon chips to create the first synthetic biological intelligence computing system.

· DishBrain Experiment: Insights into the groundbreaking experiment validating Dr. Karl Friston's Free Energy Principle through neuron-based Pong gameplay.

· Energy Efficiency of Biological Intelligence: Understanding how biological neurons provide vastly superior energy efficiency compared to traditional AI systems.

· Ethical Implications: Brett Kagan's candid discussion on the responsible use of human neurons in research and their potential to reduce animal testing.

· Real-world Applications: The transformative impact of synthetic biological intelligence on drug discovery, personalized medicine, and robotics.

Guest:Brett Kagan, Chief Scientific Officer at Cortical Labs
Host: Denise Holt, CEO and Founder, AIX Global Media

Huge thank you to Brettfor being on our show!

Discover more about Cortical Labs: https://corticallabs.com

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In this special episode of the Spatial Web AI Podcast,Denise Holt reconnects with Katryna Dow, CEO and Founder of Meeco, exactly 10years after their first conversation on Denise's earlier podcast, CollaborativeIQ. That original episode, "Let's Talk: Retaining Ownership of YourPersonal Data | Interview: Katryna Dow of Meeco," aired on March 31, 2015,and addressed early concerns about data privacy and individual data ownership.#dataprivacy #SpatialWeb

A decade later, Katryna, one of the earliest pioneerstackling data privacy and personal digital identity, reflects on how herinitial warnings about data misuse have unfolded and intensified. Having foreshadowedevents like the Cambridge Analytica scandal years ahead of time, she now highlightstechnological advances and shifts toward decentralized systems, the criticalrole of cryptography, decentralized identity, zero-trust architectures, and howthese elements are reshaping our digital lives. Katryna also shares recentmilestones at Meeco, including impactful collaborations across Europe,Australia, and Japan, and explores the emerging implications of AI, digitaltwinning, and the Spatial Web Protocol for privacy, trust, and secure digitalinteractions.

Join this timely discussion to gain valuable insights intohow far we've come, the evolving challenges of data privacy, and the essentialsteps toward building a secure, transparent, and user-controlled digitalfuture.

As a bonus to those who are curious about what we werediscussing ten years ago, the audio of the original interview is attached tothe end of our current conversation.

Topics Covered:

Evolution of Data Privacy (2015-2025)

Transitioning from Centralized toDecentralized Architectures

AI, Digital Identity, and PredictiveAnalytics

Regulatory Impacts: GDPR, EU DigitalIdentity, and Global Developments

The Role of Emerging Technologies andthe Spatial Web Protocol

Trust, Transparency, and DigitalEthics in the Next Decade

Guest: Katryna Dow, CEO and Founder of Meeco
Host: Denise Holt, CEO and Founder, AIX Global Media

Huge thank you to Katrynafor being on our show!

Katryna Dow onLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrynadow/

Tolearn more about data privacy infrastructure, visit Meeco at https://www.meeco.me/

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#dataprivacy #SpatialWeb #Decentralization

January 28, 2025 - In this episode of the Spatial Web AI Podcast, titled "Active Inference AI - The AI Paradigm Shift Dr. David Bray, PhD Wants You to Know About," host Denise Holt engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. David Bray, a distinguished figure renowned for his deep understanding of technology and geopolitics.

Dr. Bray, heralded as one of the 24 Americans changing the world by Business Insider and a former CIO of the FCC, shares his insights on the transformative potential of Active Inference AI. He contrasts this emerging technology with the limitations of current generative AI models, emphasizing Active Inference’s ability to reduce uncertainty and enhance system trustworthiness.

Throughout the discussion, Dr. Bray articulates the necessity for a shift in our technological frameworks to accommodate the energy-efficient and adaptable capabilities of Active Inference AI. He emphasizes how this evolution in AI can enhance human agency and ensure the sustainability of societal advancements. Watch this episode to understand why Active Inference AI is not just a technological upgrade but a critical evolution for the integration of AI into our lives and societal structures.

Huge thank you to Dr. Bray for being on our show!

Dr. David Bray, PhD on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dbray/

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#ActiveInferenceAI #SpatialWeb #KarlFriston #VERSESAI