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Brain implant translates thoughts to speech in an instant

Improvements to brain–computer interfaces are bringing the technology closer to natural conversational speed.
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A brain-reading implant that translates neural signals into audible speech has allowed a woman with paralysis to hear what she intends to say nearly instantly.

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Nature 640, 295-296 (2025)

doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-01001-6

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