IBM and Inclusive Brains Partner to Advance Mind-Controlled Computing with AI, Quantum Tech

On June 3, International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) and French startup Inclusive Brains announced a joint study agreement to advance mind-controlled computing. The collaboration aims to integrate AI, quantum computing, and non-invasive neurotechnology to enhance how machines interpret brain activity. The ultimate goal is to enable users to control computers and digital environments with their thoughts to eliminate the need for speech or physical movement.

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The research will utilize IBM’s Granite AI models to test an array of ML setups. Specifically, it will generate and review code to create benchmarks for hundreds of thousands of algorithmic combinations to identify the most efficient algorithms for classifying and interpreting individual brain activity. The study will also explore quantum ML techniques for brain activity classification and develop methods for automatically selecting algorithms tailored to each person.

The partnership is a step towards creating more adaptive interfaces, particularly benefiting individuals with disabilities who have lost the ability to use their hands or voice. Unlike invasive brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) such as Elon Musk’s Neuralink or Synchron (which requires surgical implants), Inclusive Brains’ approach is entirely non-invasive. The joint study also emphasizes a commitment to ethical guidelines for neurotechnology and neural data use, which aligns with frameworks previously endorsed by IBM.

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) provides integrated solutions and services in the US, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates through Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, and Financing segments.

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