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

BCIs can help restore motor skills and communication. The potential is enormous, but the legal situation and ethics are still largely unresolved.

O. Rose Broderick reports on the health policies and technologies that govern people with disabilities’ lives. Before coming to STAT, she worked at WNYC’s Radiolab and Scientific American, and her ...

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 ...

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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For individuals living with paralysis, the loss of physical abilities often leads to a stifling of creative expression. However, the advent of brain interface technology has created new opportunities ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Danny Lewis: Welcome to Tech News Briefing. It's Thursday, October 31st. I'm ...

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 ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally changing how we interact with technology, increasing productivity and expanding capabilities. As this transformation unfolds, it presents both potential ...

An important milestone for brain-computer interfaces has been achieved. A new peer-reviewed neuroscience study led by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) demonstrates a ...