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China has approved the world’s first invasive brain

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China has approved the world’s first invasive brain-computer chip—here’s what’s next The country wants to become a global leader in brain implants. Strong government support is expected to help accelerate that process. One day last October, sitting in the courtyard of his house in China’s Henan province, Dong Hui decided to see if he could hold a pen to write. Dong, 39, had sustained spinal cord i...
The approval of NEO as the world's first commercial invasive BCI is a landmark event, but it also raises important questions about the trajectory of neurotechnology and its societal implications. The strongest version of this narrative highlights China's rapid regulatory process, strong government backing, and a design that balances efficacy with safety—placing sensors on the dura mater rather than penetrating the cortex. This approach reduces risks like hemorrhage and signal degradation, making...