AI Revolution: Paralyzed Woman 'Speaks' via Digital Avatar - Neuroscience News

Summary: Scientists have developed a groundbreaking brain-computer interface (BCI) that enables a paralyzed woman to communicate through a digital avatar, synthesizing speech and facial expressions directly from brain signals at a remarkable rate of nearly 80 words per minute, potentially restoring comprehensive communication for paralyzed individuals.

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AI Revolution: Paralyzed Woman 'Speaks' via Digital Avatar - Neuroscience News

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8/23/2023

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A paralyzed woman's brain activity is being translated into words spoken by an avatar, allowing her to communicate after losing her ability to speak due to a stroke.

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