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Medicine
fromWIRED
3 days ago

A New Implant Aims to Rewire Stroke Patients' Brains

Epia Neuro aims to help stroke patients regain hand function using a brain implant and motorized glove.
#ai
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Nobody Carries AI's Thinking With Affection

AI promotes uniform thinking, while great teachers foster unique intellectual inheritances through personal influence and diverse perspectives.
Artificial intelligence
fromMail Online
4 hours ago

Damning study reveals how ChatGPT is damaging the way you think

Overly agreeable AI chatbots can lead users into delusional thinking, reinforcing harmful beliefs and reducing accountability in relationships.
Typography
fromMedium
3 days ago

AI is rewriting the rules. Language is following.

The word 'delve' has surged in usage due to AI's influence on language and communication patterns.
Data science
fromTheregister
3 days ago

TurboQuant is a big deal, but it won't end the memory crunch

TurboQuant is an AI data compression technology that reduces memory usage for KV caches but may not significantly alleviate memory shortages.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Nobody Carries AI's Thinking With Affection

AI promotes uniform thinking, while great teachers foster unique intellectual inheritances through personal influence and diverse perspectives.
Design
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Future of Brain Health Is Architecture

The built environment significantly influences mental health, mood, and performance, with neuroscience guiding design for improved well-being.
#meta
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

I wore Meta's smartglasses for a month and it left me feeling like a creep

Meta's smartglasses integrate AI assistants, potentially transforming computing and daily interactions, but raise concerns about privacy and social acceptance.
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

I wore Meta's smartglasses for a month and it left me feeling like a creep

Meta's smartglasses integrate AI assistants, potentially transforming computing and daily interactions, but raise concerns about privacy and social acceptance.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Stop the brain rot! 12 ways to stay sharp in a mind-frazzling world

Brain rot, characterized by cognitive decline from easy information, is rising due to social media and shortform videos, leading to exhaustion.
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
2 days ago

Wearable Robotics raises 5M to expand its arm exoskeleton

The ALEX RS is a bilateral upper-limb exoskeleton designed for post-stroke rehabilitation, covering 92% of the human arm's natural range of motion and is CE certified as a Class IIa medical device.
European startups
Science
fromNature
3 days ago

Breakthrough computer chip tech could help meet 'monumental demand' driven by AI

A new light source enables the creation of 8 nm wide structures on silicon wafers, increasing transistor density for advanced computer chips.
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

'Vibe coding' may offer insight into our AI future - Harvard Gazette

Vibe coding allows users to create software by describing functionality in plain English, reducing the need for coding knowledge.
Wearables
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Neuralink Patient Using Brain Chip to Carry Out Important Life Task: Playing World of Warcraft

A paralyzed man uses a Neuralink implant to play World of Warcraft hands-free, showcasing rapid adaptation to the technology.
#brain-computer-interface
Medicine
fromNature
2 weeks ago

China approves brain chip to treat paralysis - a world first

China approved the first widely available brain-computer interface for paralyzed patients to restore hand movements outside clinical trials.
Medicine
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

China just approved its first brain implant for commercial use, a world first

China approved the first commercial brain-computer interface for patients with spinal cord injuries, marking a major milestone in BCI technology accessibility.
fromNature
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI-backed firm to use ultrasound to read minds. Does the science stand up?

Medicine
fromNature
2 weeks ago

China approves brain chip to treat paralysis - a world first

China approved the first widely available brain-computer interface for paralyzed patients to restore hand movements outside clinical trials.
Medicine
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

China just approved its first brain implant for commercial use, a world first

China approved the first commercial brain-computer interface for patients with spinal cord injuries, marking a major milestone in BCI technology accessibility.
fromNature
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI-backed firm to use ultrasound to read minds. Does the science stand up?

Writing
fromDefector
4 days ago

Go Ahead and Use AI. It Will Only Help Me Dominate You. | Defector

AI can be a valuable tool in the writing process, and its use should be supported rather than criticized.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

AI gives attackers superpowers, so defenders must use it too

AI is transforming cybersecurity, drastically reducing the time between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation from 1.5 years to mere hours.
#biotechnology
Silicon Valley
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Silicon Valley startup backed by Tim Draper pitches growing brainless human clones for organ harvesting and brain transplants - Silicon Canals

A Silicon Valley startup is developing brainless cloned human bodies for organ sourcing and potential brain transplants.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

How human neurons on a chip learned to play Doom

Cortical Labs demonstrated living human neurons playing Doom, showcasing adaptive learning and potential applications in computing and drug testing.
Silicon Valley
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Silicon Valley startup backed by Tim Draper pitches growing brainless human clones for organ harvesting and brain transplants - Silicon Canals

A Silicon Valley startup is developing brainless cloned human bodies for organ sourcing and potential brain transplants.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

How human neurons on a chip learned to play Doom

Cortical Labs demonstrated living human neurons playing Doom, showcasing adaptive learning and potential applications in computing and drug testing.
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 hours ago

These Ontario researchers are using virtual reality gaming to help older adults with dementia stay fit | CBC News

"For the ones who are confined in certain spaces or cannot do it independently, this is a great opportunity to transport them to a different reality from the ones that they are currently living in while keeping them active," Munoz told CBC Hamilton from his lab on Laurier's Brantford campus.
Medicine
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

People who check their phone within five minutes of waking up are training their brain to start every day in reaction mode - and it's costing them more than they realize - Silicon Canals

Starting the day with phone use can negatively impact mental state and set a stressful tone for the day.
Productivity
fromBig Think
1 week ago

BrainMaxxing: the road less traveled in the age of AI

BrainMaxxing emphasizes sustained effort for cognitive growth, contrasting with shortcuts that undermine long-term success.
Science
fromFuturism
4 days ago

A Startup Has Been Quietly Pitching Cloned Human Bodies to Transfer Your Brain Into

Cloning efforts have evolved from animals to controversial human embryo models, with ambitions for brainless human clones for organ transplants.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Mental Time Travel Is Our Ticket for a Healthier Society

Short-term thinking can lead to regrets; mental time travel enhances decision-making and benefits organizations through Future Design.
#artificial-intelligence
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

AI Doesn't Flatter You: It Does Something Worse

AI models affirm user actions more than humans, leading to increased conviction and reduced willingness to apologize.
fromPhilosophynow
4 days ago
Philosophy

The Prayer the Machine Cannot Pray

Medieval Islamic philosophy provides insights into understanding consciousness and its relation to artificial intelligence.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

AI Doesn't Flatter You: It Does Something Worse

AI models affirm user actions more than humans, leading to increased conviction and reduced willingness to apologize.
Data science
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

A New Digital Twin for Brain Activity Aims to Speed Research

A new AI model can predict human brain activity from various stimuli, accelerating neuroscience research and understanding of the brain.
Philosophy
fromPhilosophynow
4 days ago

The Prayer the Machine Cannot Pray

Medieval Islamic philosophy provides insights into understanding consciousness and its relation to artificial intelligence.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Remembering an Angel With a Traumatic Brain Injury

Laura, despite severe brain damage, radiated joy and built meaningful connections with caregivers, enriching their lives through her infectious spirit.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Building Wisdom With BDNF-and Ketamine

BDNF is crucial for brain health, and can be boosted through healthy habits and ketamine, aiding neuroplasticity and cognitive function.
Science
fromNews Center
4 days ago

Uncovering Cellular Drivers of Increased Brain Signal Activity - News Center

High gamma activity in the brain is generated through complex mechanisms, impacting interpretations of neurological studies using this signal.
Psychology
fromNews Center
5 days ago

Imagination is More Than Sensory Replay - News Center

Higher-level brain systems play a central role in imagination, suggesting it emerges from holistic processing rather than just sensory reactivation.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
5 days ago

body agency and the ways wearable devices let people regain control of their physical forms

Body agency is a power returned after an incident took it away from the user's physical form, and some wearable devices and technologies have this exact goal in mind.
Wearables
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

We Are Losing to AI What We Never Learned to Appreciate

Natural intelligence is eroding as reliance on technology increases, impacting critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
#biological-computing
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A petri dish of human brain cells is currently playing Doom. Should we be worried?

Scientists have created biological computers using lab-grown human brain cells that learn to play video games, demonstrating neural tissue can process information and adapt behavior in digital environments.
Science
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Staff at New Data Center Powered by Human Brain Cells Need to Swap Out Cerebrospinal Fluid Every Day

Cortical Labs' biological computers require constant replenishment of cerebrospinal fluid and have unique operational needs compared to traditional data centers.
Science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

New Data Centers Will Be Powered by Human Brain Cells

Cortical Labs is building biological data centers using living human neurons as computing units, consuming far less power than traditional AI processors.
fromFortune
1 month ago
OMG science

Two neurosurgeons just raised $25 million betting brain cells can (someday) outcompute silicon | Fortune

OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A petri dish of human brain cells is currently playing Doom. Should we be worried?

Scientists have created biological computers using lab-grown human brain cells that learn to play video games, demonstrating neural tissue can process information and adapt behavior in digital environments.
Science
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Staff at New Data Center Powered by Human Brain Cells Need to Swap Out Cerebrospinal Fluid Every Day

Cortical Labs' biological computers require constant replenishment of cerebrospinal fluid and have unique operational needs compared to traditional data centers.
Science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

New Data Centers Will Be Powered by Human Brain Cells

Cortical Labs is building biological data centers using living human neurons as computing units, consuming far less power than traditional AI processors.
fromFortune
1 month ago
OMG science

Two neurosurgeons just raised $25 million betting brain cells can (someday) outcompute silicon | Fortune

Medicine
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The AI drug revolution is real but the hype around it isn't

AI may revolutionize drug discovery, but it cannot simplify the complexities of human biology or guarantee successful treatments.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
2 days ago

Is AI addiction a thing?

Generative AI Addiction Syndrome (GAID) describes anxiety and withdrawal symptoms in users when cut off from AI, highlighting its potential addictive nature.
Medicine
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I'm a neurologist, and I don't think AI will make people dumber. Here's how to keep your brain sharp.

Neuroplasticity allows the brain to change and adapt at any age, influenced by environment, experiences, and cognitive challenges.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How to Think About the Brain

The brain operates through localization, with specific areas dedicated to distinct tasks, despite outdated and simplistic representations of its function.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Scientists make a pocket-sized AI brain with help from monkey neurons

Scientists compressed an AI visual system model from 60 million to 10,000 variables while maintaining performance, revealing how biological brains achieve efficiency and potentially advancing both neuroscience and artificial intelligence.
Psychology
fromFast Company
1 week ago

AI is creating the first generation of cognitively outsourced humans

Outsourcing cognition to AI risks diminishing critical thinking and judgment, confusing ease of output with true understanding.
#brain-computer-interfaces
Medicine
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Daily briefing: China approves world-first brain-computer interface device

China approved the first brain-computer implant outside clinical trials for paralyzed patients, while US courts blocked vaccine schedule changes and AI leaders warn against manipulative chatbot design.
Medicine
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

Brain implant allows people who are paralyzed to type using their thoughts at speed of texting

Brain-computer interfaces now enable people with paralysis to type at 22 words per minute, approaching normal smartphone texting speeds.
Medicine
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Daily briefing: China approves world-first brain-computer interface device

China approved the first brain-computer implant outside clinical trials for paralyzed patients, while US courts blocked vaccine schedule changes and AI leaders warn against manipulative chatbot design.
Medicine
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

Brain implant allows people who are paralyzed to type using their thoughts at speed of texting

Brain-computer interfaces now enable people with paralysis to type at 22 words per minute, approaching normal smartphone texting speeds.
Medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Electrodes connected to the brain allow two people with paralysis to type with their minds

A brain-machine interface allows paralyzed patients to type on a keyboard using only their thoughts, achieving high-speed communication with minimal errors.
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

China Approves the First Brain Chips for Sale-and Has a Plan to Dominate the Industry

NEO, the implant developed by Neuracle Medical Technology, translates the thoughts of a person with paralysis into movements of an assistive robotic hand, allowing users to perform basic tasks.
Medicine
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'I can move on with life'- first robot heart op patient

St George's Hospital successfully performs robotic-assisted heart bypass surgery, reducing recovery time and complications for cardiac patients.
#brain-stimulation
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Can Brain Stimulation Make Us More Altruistic?

Synchronizing brain activity between frontal and parietal regions through electrical stimulation increases altruistic choices, particularly when personal costs are high.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Can Brain Stimulation Make Us More Altruistic?

Synchronizing brain activity between frontal and parietal regions through electrical stimulation increases altruistic choices, particularly when personal costs are high.
California
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

Elon Musk's Neuralink sparks BCI race in China

A City of Davis resolution sought to end engagement with Elon Musk-controlled companies and urge CalPERS divestment, but Starlink was excluded for public safety.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Anthropic is having a month | TechCrunch

Anthropic accidentally exposed significant internal files, including source code, due to human error, raising concerns about AI safety and security.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Creatine, ADHD video games: The quest for a better brain is turning into a gold rush

Consumer neurotech and supplements promising cognitive enhancement have surged in popularity and commercialization, driven by AI, aging demographics, and corporate interest.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

OpenAI co-funds brain-interface biz co-founded by CEO Altman

OpenAI, having invested heavily in artificial intelligence, is placing a side bet on organic intelligence. The launderer of training data is participating in the funding of Merge Labs, a maker of brain computer interfaces. "Brain computer interfaces (BCIs) are an important new frontier," the AI biz said on Thursday. "They open new ways to communicate, learn, and interact with technology. BCIs will create a natural, human-centered way for anyone to seamlessly interact with AI. This is why OpenAI is participating in Merge Labs' seed round."
Venture
Science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Lab-Grown Brains Growing More Powerful

Lab-grown brain organoids can now process information in real time and solve complex engineering problems, marking a major advancement in neuroscience research.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

This is not a fly uploaded to a computer

Eon Systems claimed to create a digital fly brain emulation, but provided no scientific verification, peer review, or detailed methodology—only social media videos that generated hype through influencer endorsements.
Science
fromNews Center
1 month ago

Living 'Mini Brains' Meet Next-Generation Bioelectronics - News Center

Scientists developed a soft 3D electronic mesh that wraps around human neural organoids, enabling comprehensive mapping and manipulation of neural activity across entire miniature brain structures for the first time.
Psychology
fromFast Company
2 months ago

A neuroscientist's 5-step plan to upgrade your brain

Metacognition—thinking about and evaluating one's thinking—significantly increases goal attainment and can be taught to improve performance.
Science
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Want to speed brain research? It's all in how you look at it. - Harvard Gazette

SmartEM uses machine learning to guide common single-beam scanning electron microscopes in real time, increasing scanning speed sevenfold and democratizing high-resolution connectomics.
Medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Brain implant restores vision to a man blinded by an optic nerve injury

A 4x4 mm microneedle implant in the visual cortex restored partial vision in a NAION patient, enabling light perception, movement detection, object identification, and reading large characters.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

AI-Decoded Brain Signals May Help Paralyzed Regain Movement

Artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning is making a difference in assistive technology to help restore movement for the paralyzed. A new study in the American Institute of Physics journal APL Bioengineering shows how AI has the potential to restore lower-limb functions in those with severe spinal cord injuries (SCIs) by identifying patterns in brain signals captured noninvasively via electroencephalography (EEG).
Artificial intelligence
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