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• [New] University of Washington School of Medicine surgeons have implanted a device they hope will stimulate a stroke patient's brain to restore lost function. Bristol After Stroke
• [New] ChatGPT creator OpenAI plans to invest in a brain implant startup that aims to merge humans with artificial intelligence. The Independent
• [New] Johns Hopkins University researchers have grown a novel whole-brain organoid, complete with neural tissues and rudimentary blood vessels - an advance that could usher in a new era of research into neuropsychiatric disorders such as autism. ScienceDaily
• [New] Another survey highlighted that 77% of the U.S. population supported the use of brain chips to assist individuals with paralysis, but 57% believed that the integration of brain chips could worsen socioeconomic disparities. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] By analyzing gene expression in brain cells, they discovered that some FDA-approved cancer medications could reverse damage caused by Alzheimer's. ScienceDaily
• [New] Elon Musk's brain-tech company Neuralink is laying out a bold path forward, forecasting a massive expansion that would see it implant brain chips in 20,000 people each year by 2031. stupidDOPE
• [New] Brain implant company Neuralink aims to generate $1bn by 2031 following the implantation of its brain-computer interface (BCI) chips in 20,000 people. Medical Device Network
• [New] Restoring brain function could save the U.S. economy an estimated $800 billion annually, while recovering lost taxable income from individuals unable to work due to severe brain damage. McKnight's Long-Term Care News
• [New] Neuralink competitor Paradromics plans to conduct the first clinical trial of its Connexus brain implant later in 2025. Gizmodo
• [New] By 2125, assuming technological and societal trends continue - especially in AI, global connectivity, biotechnology, and neuroscience-we're likely to see an educational system that is profoundly transformed, if not completely unrecognizable by today's standards. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• [New] Human minds will merge with AI by 2045, enabling a millionfold increase in intelligence via nanobots connecting brains to cloud AI. TS2 Space
• [New] Neural lace tech and space-based assets (e.g., SpaceX's Starlink) will liberate humanity from terrestrial resource limits. GrubStreet in Exile
• Musk: Grok can directly interpret the brain signals transmitted by Neuralink without the need for language conversion, which will significantly enhance efficiency. FuTu News
• Progress in BCI technology like Neuralink's could be significantly accelerated by the development of neuromorphic AI chips, which are designed to process information the way the human brain does. eWeek
• Elon Musk's brain implant company Neuralink aims to implant its chips in 20,000 people a year, and generate $1 billion in annual revenue by 2031. AOL
• Neuralink, the neurotechnology firm co-founded by Elon Musk, is preparing to begin human trials of a groundbreaking brain implant that could restore sight to the blind. BreezyScroll
• By 2030, 30% of knowledge workers may be using some form of brain-machine interface to augment their skills - for example, to boost concentration, memory, or collaboration sestek.com. TS2 Space
• By 2028, users could have up to 25,000 brain channels. GeeksAroundGlobe
• As advancements in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology continue to evolve, the potential for transformative innovations across various sectors becomes increasingly evident. Mersey Side - Business News And Information
• By 2030, consumer-level neural devices may become commercially viable, changing the way humans interact with technology. UNDERCODE NEWS
• A tech race in brain-machine interfaces will intensify among global powers, particularly the US, China, and the EU. UNDERCODE NEWS
• Eventually, Neuralink envisions combining the Blindsight brain implant with smart glasses to enhance its functionality. BreezyScroll

Last updated: 17 August 2025