Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patient Brad Smith, who suffered from paralysis, has started to communicate again with the help of artificial intelligence and brain implants. He was fitted with an innovative brain-computer interface by Neuralink, a company founded by Elon Musk, "Zamon.uz" reports.
Initially, Smith used a device controlled by eye movement, but this method failed to work in light, significantly slowing down communication. Neuralink, however, has given him the ability to express his thoughts at any time.
A small device implanted into his skull captures neurons' signals with the help of 1024 electrodes and wirelessly transmits them to a computer. The computer then uses artificial intelligence to analyze these signals and convert them into cursor movements on the screen.
Currently, Smith is able to communicate with his family quickly and conveniently, and play games with his children. Moreover, he is achieving faster and more effective communication through Elon Musk's Grok artificial intelligence chatbot.
