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A Note from James:In the last episode, we talked about whether Martin Shkreli really deserves the label “most hated man in America.” My conclusion was no, and I hope you came to the same conclusion after hearing his perspective.In this episode, we shift gears completely. We talk about Bitcoin, crypto, AI, energy, optical computing, and what the future of technology might actually look like.Martin has a very unusual combination of skills—finance, biotech, programming—and I always enjoy hearing how he connects ideas across different fields. That's what this conversation is about.Episode Description:What happens when AI demand collides with the limits of computing power and energy?In Part 2, Martin Shkreli and James explore the future of technology—from crypto vulnerabilities to optical computing, GPU scaling, and the potential energy crisis driven by artificial intelligence.They discuss whether Bitcoin can survive quantum computing, why stablecoins solve real-world financial problems, and how computing architecture may shift beyond traditional silicon chips. The conversation then moves into AI economics: why companies might spend billions on compute to make better decisions, how energy constraints could shape innovation, and why optical computing could become the next major breakthrough.This episode isn't about controversy—it's about technological leverage, incentives, and where computation is heading next.What You'll Learn:Why quantum computing could eventually threaten Bitcoin's encryptionThe real-world advantages of stablecoins and decentralized paymentsHow AI demand could create massive new energy constraintsWhy optical (photonic) computing may outperform traditional silicon chipsHow businesses might use large-scale AI compute for strategic decisionsTimestamped Chapters:[00:02:00] Bitcoin, Encryption & Quantum Computing Risks[00:03:02] A Note from James[00:03:34] Crypto Markets: Speculation vs. Utility[00:05:23] Banking Control, Debanking & Stablecoins[00:07:40] Moore's Law, Huang's Law & The Limits of Silicon[00:08:45] Optical Computing Explained[00:09:12] NVIDIA, Parallelization & Power Consumption[00:10:24] Energy Constraints & The Electrical Grid[00:11:41] AI Energy Demand vs. Countries[00:12:24] Corporate AI Decision-Making at Scale[00:13:37] The Coming Explosion of AI Compute[00:14:20] Energy Efficiency vs. Speed[00:15:17] GPU Efficiency Improvements & Jevons Paradox[00:17:00] Why AI Is Different from Traditional Computing[00:17:47] Optical vs. Quantum vs. DNA Computing[00:18:19] Why Optical Computing Fits AI Perfectly[00:19:28] Precision, Bits & Neural Networks[00:21:24] Error Tolerance in AI Systems[00:22:00] Fiber Optics & Existing Infrastructure[00:23:16] New Computing Paradigms Beyond Silicon[00:24:00] Matrix Multiplication & AI Workloads[00:24:53] Closing ThoughtsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Maynooth University computer scientist Professor Damien Woods has been awarded €4 million in funding under the European Innovation Council Pathfinder Challenge programme, with his proposal for a DNA-based computing and information storage system. Prof Woods' team was the only Irish-led group to receive the prestigious award in the 2023 funding round. After a recent patent filing, the team are now positioned to announce the details of this award. The usage of artificially-synthesised DNA to store large amounts of data could reduce the current high energy demands of digital storage across the world. Horizon Europe, the EU's research funding program, sought expert solutions as current data storage technologies face energy limits. In Ireland, data centres consumed 21% of total energy in 2023, up from 5% in 2015. Prof Woods and his team at Maynooth University's Hamilton Institute will investigate how computers of the future could run on DNA. The new EU grant will build on the work already achieved by the team to enable DNA to store data, then read, write, and carry out computations. This molecular 'library' that Woods' team is developing will include DNA-based algorithms, that can be triggered to modify data stored in DNA, so that the nanoscale DNA-based computers will have both a memory bank as well as the ability to carry out future computations. Describing the research, Prof Woods commented: "Each of the cells in your body has more than a gigabyte worth of DNA in it. By taking inspiration from biology, and storing data in DNA we might use less space and energy than currently needed to store digital data, freeing up valuable resources. This nanoscale storage capacity could one day be used for chemical computers that retain and interact with large amounts of data in microscopic amounts of space." Traditionally, DNA forms a winding double helix consisting of two long DNA strands bound together. However, Prof Woods and his team will design short DNA strands that interact with a single long DNA strand to encode both data and programs in DNA. DNA interactions are well-understood, and the resulting nanoscale structures are highly predictable from their DNA base sequences, similar to Lego pieces sticking together. To carry out a DNA computation, the team will mix carefully designed synthetic DNA strands that code for specific data and algorithms together into a test tube. The results of computations can be read out using a light-based detection method, or even by using a special microscope to see a folded nanoscale structure. Prof Woods explained: "DNA in a droplet of liquid can run precise computations. The advantage of this technology compared to digital laptops is that one day we might have a huge amount of data stored in DNA, potentially in much smaller space than current technology. By running computations directly on DNA in the droplet, there is no need to use a laptop and expensive lab equipment to read the data. This has the potential to save on energy costs, but perhaps, more importantly opens up new forms of algorithmic molecular control at the nanoscale." The EU's flagship science and research innovation funding programme, Horizon Europe, sought expert solutions to tackle the challenge of DNA data storage to help combat the growing concerns around energy usage for digital data storage. Prof Woods previously won a European Research Council grant as well as Science Foundation Ireland funding to develop DNA-based computers, and the work conducted under this new grant will build on that. His team includes Dr Abeer Eshra, Dr Kim Reilly, Dr Constantine Evans, as well as PhD students Ahmed Shalaby and Cai Wood, undergraduates Janet Adio, Angel Cervera Roldan and visiting academic Dr Sergiu Ivanov. Two SME partners are collaborating on the project: Major Groove by prgm.net, is providing scientific input and lab automation software led by former Maynooth PhD student Dr Tristan Stérin, and tilibit who will synthesise long DNA strand...
Forget silicon chips, the future of computing could be written in DNA. Scientists have built a groundbreaking DNA computer that can solve chess puzzles and sudoku. This incredible breakthrough could revolutionize how we process information, offering a potential solution to the energy-hungry AI models of today.Join Rich Bradbury and Matt Armitage as they try to decode the world of DNA computing and explore the working parts and enzymes of this innovative technology, its potential applications, and the challenges it faces.They discover how scientists are harnessing the power of DNA to create a new generation of computers that are smaller, more efficient, and more storage dense than even Matt's thick skull.
We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.In this episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity, we begin with Amazon's integration of Anthropic's Claude AI into Alexa. The integration promises enhanced capabilities and a new subscription model, potentially transforming the voice assistant landscape. In neuroscience, researchers have made significant breakthroughs in understanding long-term memory storage, identifying specific neurons and proteins that act as "glue" for episodic memories. The highlight of our show is a revolutionary DNA-based computer capable of solving simplified chess problems and storing data. This innovative system uses DNA strands to process and store information, offering a unique alternative to traditional silicon-based computers. With the ability to encode board configurations into DNA and use enzymes to narrow down solutions, this technology demonstrates the potential for massive parallel processing in molecular computation. We delve into the implications of these advancements, discussing how DNA computing could revolutionize data storage and processing. While current capabilities are limited to basic scenarios, the potential for solving complex computational tasks and storing vast amounts of data in microscopic volumes is immense. From Perplexity's Discover Feed:https://www.perplexity.ai/page/alexa-will-be-powered-by-claud-XEIV8U6cQ0WI4WlQP_9Ufghttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/brains-memory-glue-discovered-X6V.dZvpRR2LhIIrRC8LfAhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/dna-computer-plays-chess-HAm0GbDySzqhrdLQpeS4_wRedeem a free year of Perplexity Pro through Xfinity Rewards Perplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you're interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin
Today we're talking to David Turek, CTO of CATALOG. And we discuss David's journey from running the supercomputing division at IBM to CTO of a startup building DNA computers. Use cases for DNA data storage, search, and computing, and insight into what it looks like in practice to store and manipulate data using chemistry. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about CATALOG, check them out at https://www.catalogdna.com
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Show #192 9.08.2021 The Future of DNA Computing. Live from Florida This is show 192
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“It's about a million times more dense than conventional electronic media, in terms of storing data.” With tech, it's always smaller, cheaper, better, faster. Exploring DNA storage could redefine how we think about storing data.Dave dives deeper into DNA applications in the tech space. He posits discussions on AI, quantum computing, and more. Before closing, Dave invites others in related fields to reach out and discuss.Want to gain fresh, innovative perspectives and insights from captains of the tech industry? Drop by and say hello at LeadersOfB2B.com.
The building blocks of life, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), can be used for computational advantage, posits Dr. James Banal, postdoctoral research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Department of Biological Engineering, in the Bathe Lab. “I work on the wackiest things in computing and storage right now, which is quantum computing and DNA data storage,” says James.From ultra-dense, ultra-long storage of digital data (think: storing exabytes for fifty years) to building a 'frozen zoo' or 'species time capsule' to preserve living components of our planet in case of catastrophe, DNA storage and computing leverages the life within all of us to improve not only our lives, but those who will inherit our future Earth.Show NotesEpisode Page (including Transcript): https://toughtechtoday.com/computing-with-the-building-blocks-of-life-with-james-banal/James Banal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-banal/Topic Timecodes02:16 Entering Mark Bathe’s Lab03:50 Compressing a datacenter into a sugar cube06:15 Writing DNA data08:17 Archiving data for decades09:49 How data is stored and accessed with DNA14:22 An advantage: High replication15:28 Working on ‘super hard’ problems16:30 Commercializing DNA storage18:06 Evolving a PhD research statement19:51 Ten-Year-Old James: “You’re crazy!”20:45 Counting cells for Mom and Dad23:26 On failure, quitting, and the low points 27:22 Abraham Lincoln and being skeptical of a positive signal31:08 Applying machine learning to DNA datasets33:35 Who may buy this34:45 ‘Datageddon’ and the post-silicon world39:44 Storing the world’s annual data in a cubic meter42:17 When will we see DNA computing deployed?45:25 Taking a snapshot of all species in the world46:33 ELI5: Never have to delete anything again49:12 The ‘Frozen Zoo’, ‘Frozen Ark’, and Australian wildfires53:59 Final points
This is a conversation with Nige Willson. Nige is a Global Speaker, Influencer and Advisor on Artificial Intelligence, Innovation and Technology (Ranked amongst top 20 AI Influencers in the World). He was formally the European Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft, now turned independent voice on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. In this episode, Nige talks about the difference that quantum computing will make to fight future viruses and how this alongside DNA computing will create a step-change to the power and the footprint of technology.
In this episode we are joined by Eric Scott, a Partner at SciFi Venture Capital. Inspired at a young age by his family’s steel company, Eric shares his experiences and passion for entrepreneurship. He discusses his current role on the other side of the table, investing in synthetic biology and virtual reality companies as part of SciFi’s investment thesis.
On this episode, we talk about the emerging field of bio-computing. Watch as Colby and Shaun try to follow along with Dan, and we speculate wildly about the future! Plus Hyperloop, iPhone rumors and wireless power. n nWith Dan Miller, Colby Rabideau and Shaun Jennings nRecorded August 13, 2013
Interview with Mark Mervine; This Week in Skepticism; News Items: Japan Earthquake, Time Traveling Particle, Finding Atlantis, TAM9 From Outer Space; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Corrections - Magellan and DNA Computing, Ambit Energy; Science or Fiction
Interview with Mark Mervine; This Week in Skepticism; News Items: Japan Earthquake, Time Traveling Particle, Finding Atlantis, TAM9 From Outer Space; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Corrections - Magellan and DNA Computing, Ambit Energy; Science or Fiction
Scientific American magazine editor in chief, John Rennie, talks about the November issue's contents, including computer-brain interfaces, DNA computing, the ongoing attempts to find an HIV vaccine and getting closer to the Star Trek tricorder with portable NMR. Plus, we'll test your knowledge of some recent science in the news. Web sites mentioned on this episode include snipurl.com/4LJ71; SciAm.com/sciammag
Author Kevin Kelly talks about the role of technology in our lives, the future of the web, how to time travel, the wisdom of the hive, the economics of reputation, the convergence of the biological and the mechanical, and his impact on the movies The Matrix and Minority Report.
Author Kevin Kelly talks about the role of technology in our lives, the future of the web, how to time travel, the wisdom of the hive, the economics of reputation, the convergence of the biological and the mechanical, and his impact on the movies The Matrix and Minority Report.
In this episode, Scientific American editor Mark Alpert talks about his trip inside the Tevatron, the world's most powerful particle accelerator, at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, and the future of the Tevatron, specifically for neutrino research. Scientific American senior writer Wayt Gibbs reports on the recent CHI2006 conference. CHI is for computer human interface, and the conference is the largest annual meeting of computer scientists who study and invent the ways that humans and computers talk to each other. Wayt interviewed Ed Cutrell, from Microsoft Research's Adaptive Systems Interaction Group, and reviews some of the subjects he came across at the meeting. Finally, computer scientist and chemist Ehud Shapiro talks about DNA computers and his article on the subject in the May issue of Scientific American. Plus, test your knowledge about some recent science in the news.