AI research closer to restoring speech in people w. paralysis
Interpreted brain signals enables speech
* thought phrases spoken by online avatar
* years away f. commercial application; h/e significant development in forming words quickly by interpreting brain signals
* [video] AI helps stroke victim use her voice after 20 years: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2257900611709
High-performance neuroprosthesis for speech decoding & avatar control
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06443-4
AI helps stroke victim use her voice after 20 years
A medical device paired with AI is helping a stroke victim use her own voice again after 20 years. The technology is still in the research phase, but doctors say the developments would be life altering.