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Brain Computer Interface

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Close-up of a person's head with glowing neural pathways, symbolizing brain-computer interface technology in a futuristic lab.
Neuroscience & Mind

Brain-Computer Interface Trials Are Rapidly Expanding

The number of people with brain-computer interface (BCI) trial electrodes has more than doubled since 2024, now estimated at 150 individuals, according to MIT Technology Review .

Dr. Chloe O'Connell·June 19, 2026
A person experiencing clear sound with a brain-controlled hearing system in a noisy environment, demonstrating successful voice isolation.
Neuroscience & Mind

Brain-Controlled Hearing System Human Studies Show Voice Isolation Success

In a quiet lab, four epilepsy patients with electrodes already implanted in their brains became the first humans to directly control a hearing system with their thoughts.

Dr. Chloe O'Connell·May 12, 2026