China unveils ambitious 5-year plan to accelerate development of brain-computer interface technology, aiming to create groundbreaking medical devices and consumer products that directly link the brain to computers, with Chinese companies already testing BCI implants in patients.
Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip recipient Noland Arbaugh plays Mario Kart and plans to start a business 18 months after surgery, regaining autonomy through the brain-computer interface that allows him to control technology independently.
Fitbit unveils an AI health coach within its Premium subscription that provides personalized fitness plans, sleep guidance, and answers health queries based on user data, launching in October with a preview for U.S. users now.
Eight Sleep raises $100M to advance its AI-powered smart mattresses that track and enhance sleep quality globally, with plans to accelerate growth in the medical sector and expand internationally.
In a groundbreaking initiative, Bill Gates offers a $1 million prize for global innovators to leverage artificial intelligence in developing solutions to accelerate Alzheimer's disease research, with the resulting tools to be made publicly available.
Eight Sleep raises $100 million to develop the world's first AI-powered Sleep Agent, optimize sleep through AI, expand into medical applications like menopausal sleep and sleep apnea, and drive global growth including China.
OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman's brain-computer interface startup Merge Labs raises $850 million, reportedly drawing interest from OpenAI as a potential Neuralink rival in the race to merge humans with AI.
Cleveland Clinic and startup Piramidal unveil an AI model that monitors brain health of ICU patients in real-time by analyzing EEG data and flagging abnormalities within seconds, enabling doctors to intervene promptly.
Apple unveils a groundbreaking App Intents feature and revamped Siri experience, slated for a spring launch, enabling Siri to seamlessly interact with apps while navigating sensitive scenarios like health and banking with precision.
Google and NASA unveil an AI medical assistant that uses natural language processing and machine learning to autonomously diagnose symptoms and recommend treatments for astronauts in space, with promising early trial results and further refinement planned in collaboration with doctors.