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submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 28 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Here's the actual news release without the clickbait farm. https://www.media.mit.edu/projects/alterego/overview/

Press X to doubt, though. It's probably nowhere near as accurate or adaptable as MIT implies. University PR depts are infamous for blowing hot air.

Edit: It's from 2019. It's definitely hot air