Neuralink rival Synchron is connecting its brain–computer interface with consumer technologies to allow people with paralysis more functionality.
Mark, a 64-year-old with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, uses Amazon Alexa all the time using his voice. But now, thanks to a brain implant, he can also control the virtual assistant with his mind.
Synchron is developing a BCI that decodes brain signals to allow people with paralysis the ability to control digital devices with their thoughts alone. On Thursday, the company announced that its BCI can now be used with Alexa.
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Neuralink rival Synchron is connecting its brain–computer interface with consumer technologies to allow people with paralysis more functionality.
Mark, a 64-year-old with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, uses Amazon Alexa all the time using his voice. But now, thanks to a brain implant, he can also control the virtual assistant with his mind.
Synchron is developing a BCI that decodes brain signals to allow people with paralysis the ability to control digital devices with their thoughts alone. On Thursday, the company announced that its BCI can now be used with Alexa.
Read the full article: [https://www.wired.com/story/synchron-amazon-alexa-brain-computer-interface-bci/](https://www.wired.com/story/synchron-amazon-alexa-brain-computer-interface-bci/)
Does it also work the other way around?
Of All the things I want to control with my mind, Alexa is at the bottom of the list. I can’t even control Alexa with the app. Janky AF
And Alexa to control them, in turn…. 😳😵💫🫨
That is exactly what Alexa would have them say if she was controlling them with her mind.
Nice can’t wait for my dreams to be interrupted by 20l of cat litter for only £19.99
Okay, this one is going too far. That is a line I do not cross unless I become severely disabled.