Brain-computer interfaces or BCIs allow communication between the brain and a digital device.
Front-runners in this emerging market are Neuralink and New York startup Synchron.
BCIs pick up on movement intention in the brain, helping paralyzed people perform tasks like feeding themselves or using Amazon’s Alexa.
While Elon Musk’s Neuralink has a more grandiose vision for BCIs, both companies are currently focused on restoring digital autonomy to people with severe physical disabilities.
It is now possible to control an iPhone, an Apple Vision Pro, and write emails and shop online using BCIs.
The next step is gaining FDA approval to demonstrate their safety and efficacy.
Also, AI could be used to train chatbots to interpret the thoughts of people who cannot communicate verbally.
