Global Scans · Brain Technologies · Weekly Summary

• [New] The enrichment of SCZ-associated genes for the hippocampus could support the presence of clinically relevant targets for BCI/DBS therapies in the brain region area. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The BCI devices are expected to lead to a more accurate recording and potential intervention on brain activities. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Brain-computer interfaces developed by companies like Neuralink and competing technologies will enable thought-based shopping, where desire and acquisition merge into a single cognitive action. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The brain-computer interface (BCI) will move from experimental treatment for paralysis to a broader therapeutic tool. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] There are up to 680 companies worldwide at least dabbling in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, making for a sector valued at $1.74 billion in 2022, and expected to grow to $6.2 billion by 2030. Time
• [New] Longer term (beyond 2030), expect continued advancements in AI chip architectures, emphasizing energy-efficient NPUs and neuromorphic computing for even more sophisticated in-vehicle AI. The Chronicle-Journal
• By 2029, brain-computer interfaces may enable thought-based shopping for early adopters, creating entirely new commerce channels. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Elon Musk's assertion that Neuralink recipients could beat all humans at certain tasks underscores the audacious scope of brain-computer interfaces. Applying AI
• An early goal of the BRAIN Initiative, the BICCN will generate knowledge that is prerequisite to solving the mysteries of brain disorders, such as schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, and autism spectrum disorder. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• NIH's National Institute on Aging awarded new support that is expected to total $45.5 million over five years for the Health and Ageing Brain Among Latino Elders-Amyloid, Tau, and Neurodegeneration study. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• While brain implants usually require hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical costs and risky surgical procedures, circulatronics technology holds the potential to make therapeutic brain implants accessible to all by eliminating the need for surgery. Mirage News
• Neuralink not only reduces the potential of brain damage by using microscopic threads, but it also opens up the option of collecting massive amounts of data by employing not 10, but thousands of electrodes. IT Medical Team
• The oft-repeated figure is 70% of IoT by 2027, which aligns with IoT growth forecasts, meaning neuromorphic could power edge AI in most devices soon. Interesting Engineering
• Next week promises fireworks: Watch for Neuralink's first patient upgrade trials, which could validate brain-machine interfaces for everyday use, and Starlink's orbital data center prototypes, potentially offloading AI compute to space. Future
• Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, neuromorphic computing is positioned to transform edge AI applications-robotics, autonomous vehicles, smart sensors, and wearable devices that require real-time processing with minimal power consumption. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• By 2025, AI will be the invisible brain powering every spatial interaction, making the technology feel less like a tool and more like an intelligent assistant. INAIRSPACE
• Elon Musk's Neuralink, a company developing brain implants, plans to begin clinical trials in the US in October, aiming to use its device to translate thoughts into text, potentially opening up new communication possibilities for people with speech impairments. UNN
• Publicly-traded brain machine and AI company VisionSys AI announced that it will create a Solana treasury, aiming to hold US$ 2 billion of SOL. "Uptober" arrives as BTC makes fresh all-time high. Plu

Last updated: 23 November 2025