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Arnav Kapur developed AlterEgo, a headset that allows users to search the internet using thought
The device picks up brain signals associated with words and uses them to query the internet
It can answer questions, solve math problems, and access information discreetly and silently.
Beyond personal use, it aims to help people with speech disorders like ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and MS (multiple sclerosis).

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[-] DrBob@lemmy.ca 4 points 9 months ago

Shame on me. It's a jaw controlled interface. Like speech. Not brain controlled like... telepathy.

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