AI and a brain implant restored a paralysed man’s movement and touch
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A double neural bypass restoring movement and touch—and partially rewiring the nervous system—moves BCIs from lab demo toward durable therapy. Healthcare operators should start mapping where closed-loop AI + implants could change long-term care models, reimbursement, and rehab infrastructure.
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