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A San Francisco Startup Will Pay You $50 to Strap On a 4-Pound Helmet and Let AI Read Your Mind
San Francisco startup Conduit is recruiting participants for a study where they wear a four-pound helmet and talk to an AI for two hours, offering $50 to $55 for their time. The company aims to develop non-invasive mind-reading technology, envisioning a future where AI can be controlled directly through thoughts. Conduit's founders and a former OpenAI researcher believe this technology could be worth over a trillion dollars.
Lick your way to victory with the Mouth Pad, a Bluetooth device that lets you control your PC with just your tongue
Augmental has launched the Mouth Pad, a custom-fit Bluetooth device that allows users to control PCs, tablets, and phones using only their tongue. This assistive technology aims to bridge the gap in PC gaming accessibility for individuals with limited mobility. The device, which costs $1,400, offers approximately seven hours of battery life and connects wirelessly.
Gabe Newell was an enthusiastic supporter of OpenAI in 2018, donating $20 million and even acting as the sole member of…
Internal emails from the Musk v. Altman lawsuit reveal that Valve founder Gabe Newell was an early supporter of OpenAI, donating $20 million in 2018 and acting as an informal advisor. The emails also highlight Newell's interest in neuroscience and his attempts to arrange a SpaceX tour for Hideo Kojima.
Neuralink patient raiding in World of Warcraft after only 100 days of having the implant installed calls it 'pure magic… exploring Azeroth hands-free at full speed'
A Neuralink trial participant, paralyzed below the neck, is now playing World of Warcraft hands-free using the company's brain-computer interface after only 100 days. The implant translates neural signals into digital commands, allowing the user to control a computer and explore Azeroth entirely through thought. This development highlights the potential of Neuralink's technology for individuals with severe disabilities and for controlling various devices.
A Petri Dish Full Of Human Brain Cells Just Learned How To Play Doom
Scientists at Cortical Labs have successfully trained lab-grown human brain cells to play the video game Doom. Using neuron-powered computer chips programmed with Python, an independent developer taught the brain cell cultures to interact with the game within a week. This advancement demonstrates the potential for biological systems to cope with complexity and real-time decision-making, moving closer to future bio-hybrid computing.
