UC Davis scientists have developed a new brain-computer interface (BCI) that translates brain signals into speech instantly, overcoming limitations of previous systems. Unlike earlier text-based BCIs, this neural prosthesis generates sounds, including phonemes and words, aiming for fluent, expressive communication. The research addresses significant latency and vocabulary issues, potentially offering paralyzed individuals a more natural and faster way to communicate, a major advancement since Stephen Hawking's reliance on a slower, text-based system.

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