Hey tech fans! At the 2025 Summer Davos Forum in Tianjin Municipality on the Chinese mainland, Tom Oxley, CEO and founder of U.S.-based Synchron, dropped some seriously exciting news about brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. 🚀
In his chat with CGTN, Oxley revealed a cool collaboration with Apple that introduces a new human interface device (HID). Unlike previous gadgets that had to fake keyboard or mouse commands from brain signals, this cutting-edge HID uses a Bluetooth-like protocol to send signals directly from your brain. Mind-blowing, right? 🤯
But wait, there’s more! Synchron is also integrating AI—think ChatGPT—to harness unsupervised learning for decoding complex brain data. This natural synergy between BCI and AI is paving the way for tech that not only feels futuristic but could radically change how we interact with our devices.
Oxley emphasized that innovation on the Chinese mainland is speeding up, with several new BCI startups emerging and a clear strategic focus from the government fueling rapid development. Initially aimed at helping patients with paralysis or neurological disorders, these breakthroughs might become widely accessible by the 2040s, potentially benefiting millions.
Looking ahead, the vision is to see BCI technology extend beyond medical uses—making our daily interactions smarter and more intuitive. While it might still be a few years before we see this tech in every home, the quick ramp-up signals that the next wave of innovation is already on the horizon. Stay tuned for more updates as the future unfolds! 😊
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Synchron CEO: China's moving very quickly in brain-computer interface
cgtn.com
