Brain implants are restoring speech to people with ALS, Science reports
EricMTrautmann · x · 2026-10-18
A long Science News feature surveys progress in speech brain-computer interfaces. Climate activist Casey Harrell, who lost his ability to speak in his early 40s, gave an interview through an experimental implant that decodes his words directly from thought.
The piece argues that advances in computing power and AI, lessons from patient experience, and neurotech industry investment are driving real progress toward helping ALS, Parkinson's and brain-injury patients talk again. Researcher Sergey Stavisky highlighted the growing industry effort to bring the technology to many more patients.
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