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• [New] Neuralink could use its surgical robot to insert its implant into the deeper regions in a person's brain. Economic Times
• [New] In the future, brain devices using similar technology could allow paralyzed people to move or walk. Economic Times
• [New] Apple is developing technology that will allow users to control iPhones, iPads, and Vision Pro headsets with their brain signals, marking a major step toward hands-free, thought-driven device interaction. eWeek
• [New] The brain drain phenomenon, where highly skilled professionals migrate seeking better opportunities, can significantly impact public health in source countries like Nepal. BioMed Central
• [New] The University of Michigan will receive $19m of the total grant to develop brain implants that can detect and interpret brain signals. Open Access Government
• Beyond medical applications, Neuralink hopes its technology will lay the foundation for a comprehensive integration between the human brain and artificial intelligence, enhancing human brain capabilities. EqualOcean
• Apple has partnered with Synchron, a brain-computer interface (BCI) company, to create a brain implant that will allow users to control their iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro without gesture or voice input. GIGAZINE
• The iPhone maker has developed a new standard with Synchron that will allow the BCI to pair with Apple's operating system, allowing users to control the ecosystem products directly using brain signals. Gadgets 360
• Findings demonstrate ATYR 2810's anti-tumor activity and increased survival in a model of glioblastoma multiforme, a primary form of brain cancer. pipelinereview
• Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI): The Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) space is anticipated to have a breakthrough year in 2025, with at least two startups projected to secure VC rounds exceeding $100 million. Walletinvestor.com
• Advancements in brain-computer interfaces (BCI) will enable direct human-agent interaction, opening new frontiers for AI-enhanced cognition and decision-making. Frontiers
• By interpreting brain signals, Neuralink function could help restore lost functions or provide alternative communication channels. Patient9.com
• The UK's AI sector faces a brain drain as top talent gravitates toward better-funded opportunities in the US and China. Mirage News
• A hybrid deep learning model consisting of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) and Long Short-Term Memory networks was employed to predict future irradiance patterns, thereby enabling proactive solar tracking control. Nature
• Apple is working on brain-computer interfaces for its products People with brain implants could one day use them to control their devices. MIT Technology Review
• In a groundbreaking move, Apple Inc. has announced its foray into brain-computer interfaces, unveiling a technology that could redefine how humans interact with devices. Cord Cutters News
• Apple (AAPL, Financial) is exploring groundbreaking technology that could allow people to operate their iPhones using neural signals detected by brain implants. gurufocus
• Researchers at Penn State and Stanford University discovered that a certain cancer drug could restore memory and brain function in early stage Alzheimer's models. New York Post
• The SoftBank CEO said last year that he believes AI will be 10,000 times smarter than the human brain by 2035, and eventually evolve into super wisdom for the happiness of all humanity. Business Insider
• Deep neural networks surpassed human radiologists in multiple tests, showcasing the potential to enhance diagnostic capabilities in oncology. Catalina Marcuta
• The UK will be getting a new center to pioneer brain-inspired, energy-efficient computing technologies, led by the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies. Compound Semiconductor
• The New York-based company's Series C brings its total funding to $155 million and will be used to accelerate clinical trials of its brain implant, which is being developed initially to enable paralysed people to operate computers with their thoughts. Pharmaphorum

Last updated: 29 June 2025