Forget AI training data. This startup learned from slime mold

A Japanese startup, Mireta Urban Dynamics, is harnessing the natural efficiency of slime mold networks to design urban infrastructure. Inspired by an experiment where slime mold created a network resembling Tokyo's rail system, the startup aims to use this biological insight to solve complex urban planning problems. This approach could lead to more efficient and sustainable city layouts, challenging traditional methods and potentially reducing the costs and environmental impact of urban development. The innovative use of biological data offers a fresh perspective on solving human-scale challenges.