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• [New] Whole-brain interfacing is going to be the future. Scientific American
• [New] University of Virginia School of Medicine and Naval Medical Research Command researchers will use a federal Department of Defense grant to better identify, prevent and treat brain injuries for military personnel caused by repeated blast exposures. News-Medical
• [New] Greater artificial light at night correlated with increased brain stress signals, inflamed blood vessels, and higher heart disease risk. ScienceDaily
• [New] In 2025, AI voice changers will be more human, faster, and adaptable - thanks to neural networks and machine learning models. Smallest.ai
• [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] Everything you think is the future is happening years earlier than expected: one-person AI agencies are replacing companies, longevity tech is moving into shopping malls, pop culture is merging with neural tech, and early prototypes of off-world economies already exist. Medium
• [New] Features of a blood smear are used to train a neural network to predict haematocrit and RBC count. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The Aberdeen center becomes its third research site, expanding participation opportunities and strengthening Scotland's position as an international hub for brain health innovation. Scottish Enterprise Newsroom
• [New] By 2035, AI will be the brains behind traffic management, shifting from reactive signal timing to predictive, self-optimising networks. ITS International
• [New] Leading retailers in the US employ advanced neural networks and reinforcement learning to anticipate consumer buying behaviours during promotional campaigns and seasonal fluctuations. The Council of Procurement & Supply Chain Professionals
• [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] 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] 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] 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
• [New] By exploring how Cognixion's non-invasive BCI technology and AI applications can work with Apple's accessibility features, we hope to unlock new levels of independence and connection for people living with ALS, spinal cord injuries, stroke, and traumatic brain injuries. Morningstar, Inc.
• As most current BCI deployments do not consider neural data protection, BCIs toward interconnected devices generate security concerns which will increase in the near future, while the field of security oriented to BCIs is not yet mature, generating opportunities for attackers. PubMed Central (PMC)
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 30 November 2025