Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) sound like science fiction to most people. But this technology is getting real, quickly.

Paralysed people are already using brain-computer interfaces to turn their thoughts into text. But there are risks to this ...

Science fiction has long imagined a world where our brains interact with machines to restore and augment our abilities—think ...

What are brain-computer interfaces? Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are devices that allow for the action or control of an external device from brain signals. These technologies have a broad range of ...

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Brain-computer interfaces are a groundbreaking technology that can help paralyzed people regain functions they’ve lost, like moving a hand. These devices record signals from the brain and decipher the ...

Neurotechnology research is breaking new ground, fundamentally changing how we approach brain disorders. What once seemed like science fiction is now becoming a reality, offering novel ways to restore ...

Scientists have pinpointed brain activity related to inner speech—the silent monolog in people's heads—and successfully decoded it on command with up to 74% accuracy. "This is the first time we've ...

In September 2024, California quietly set a precedent. Lawmakers passed SB 1223, an amendment to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) that classifies neural ...