Silicon 'postage stamp' implant instantly emails your thoughts to AI (newatlas.com)

Researchers from Columbia University and Stanford have unveiled the Biological Interface System to Cortex (BISC), a groundbreaking brain-computer interface (BCI) that promises to revolutionize how patients with severe neurological conditions interact with technology. Unlike traditional, bulky BCIs that require large canisters for electronics, the BISC is a razor-thin, flexible silicon implant equipped with 65,536 electrodes and 1,024 channels, all contained on a chip just 50 micrometers thick. This design enables the device to be implanted through a minimally invasive procedure, which reduces tissue reactivity and signal degradation, ultimately increasing the effectiveness of brain communication. The significance of the BISC lies in its potential to vastly improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities by facilitating faster, more efficient communication between the brain and external devices. With a wireless connection that achieves data transfer rates 100 times greater than current BCIs, the BISC can decode recordings to interpret body motions and even intent through AI modeling. As the development moves toward mass production, it opens new possibilities for treating neurological disorders and enhancing human-machine interactions, hinting at a future where technology melds seamlessly with human cognition.