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Brain chip, AI program help ALS patient communicate again

Brain chip, AI program help ALS patient communicate again

Summary

An experimental brain chip and an artificial intelligence (AI) program have helped Terry Mandable, who has ALS, to communicate again. The technology works by translating his brain waves into speech.

Key Facts

  • Terry Mandable has ALS, a disease that took away his ability to speak.
  • He is using a brain chip that reads brain activity.
  • An AI program converts the brain signals into spoken words.
  • This technology helps him communicate despite his condition.
  • The brain chip and AI system are still in the experimental stage.
  • The story was reported by Tony Dokoupil on CBS News.
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