CHINA’S ‘BRAIN CHIP’ DRIVE ACCELERATES WITH SLEW OF STATE-BACKED INITIATIVES

For years, Elon Musk has dreamed of conquering a range of chronic health conditions by inserting computer chips into the human brain. But that vision could become reality fastest in China, where state authorities are launching a coordinated effort to accelerate the nascent industry’s development.

News - South China Morning Post reports that for years, Elon Musk has dreamed of conquering a range of chronic health conditions by inserting computer chips into the human brain.

The report adds: But that vision could become reality fastest in China, where state authorities are launching a coordinated effort to accelerate the nascent industry’s development.

The past few days have seen a string of initiatives related to brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) announced in China, involving parties ranging from state insurance companies to investment banks and local...

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