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School assembly news headlines for August 28: Top India, world, sports and business updates
School Assembly News Headlines for August 28, 2026: India’s key developments include PM Modi’s upcoming Central Asia visit, preparations for the BRICS Summit, Nepal flood relief and new initiatives in Uttar Pradesh. International news focuses on Nepal floods and Dolly Parton’s death. Sports includes India’s cricket results and upcoming fixtures, while business news tracks markets, Nvidia and forex flows.
ET WLF 2026: Neurotechnology's goal should be to turn humans into creators, not just consumers, says Alexander Panov
SPEC Finance has launched a significant neurotechnology fund to accelerate India's research and development. This initiative aims to foster humanistic values and develop capable thought leaders for the future. The fund will invest in local startups and scientific teams, focusing on brain-to-brain synchronization technologies. India is chosen to become a global neurotechnology hub, attracting international collaboration and capital.
CJI Surya Kant declines Nalsar convocation invite amid student, BCI row
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declined Nalsar University's convocation invitation. Students opposed his presence citing remarks made during a protest hearing. The Bar Council of India intervened, threatening students with debarment from legal practice. The Supreme Court questioned the BCI's involvement in the matter. The BCI later withdrew its letter and expressed regret for its actions.
Beijing-backed brain chip firm says it is 3 years behind Elon Musk's Neuralink
NeuCyber's frontier Beinao-2 product is an invasive BCI with flexible electrodes that fully implant into the brain, currently undergoing large-scale animal implantation. Neuralink's technical advantage is that its surgical robot can insert hundreds of electrodes into the brain in minutes for its invasive N1 chip.
China could see widespread use of brain-computer tech in 3-5 years, expert says
China could see brain-computer interface (BCI) technology move into practical public use within three to five years as products mature, a leading BCI expert said, as Beijing races to catch up with U.S. startups including Elon Musk's Neuralink.
OpenAI joins seed round of brain-computer interface startup Merge Labs
The financial terms of the investment were not disclosed. The move signals OpenAI’s growing interest in technologies that extend beyond software, pointing to a longer-term focus on hardware and human-augmentation research alongside its core AI business.
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China’s brain-computer interface trial cuts hydrocephalus diagnosis from days to 30 minutes
China has initiated a significant clinical trial using brain-computer interface technology. This trial focuses on neurocritical care, particularly hydrocephalus diagnosis. Researchers have developed BCI devices with faster, more accurate diagnostic capabilities. The technology reduces diagnosis time from days to just 30 minutes. This advancement promises improved patient outcomes and broader applications in neurological conditions.
Speak with your mind: Brain implant translates thoughts into audible speech
A revolutionary brain-computer interface (BCI) created in the U.S. can translate silent thoughts into audible speech, reaching up to 74% accuracy in tests on four volunteers who have severe paralysis. By decoding directly into inner speech, the device provides a quicker, more intuitive communication method for persons with speech or motor impairments. Researchers see it as a major advancement toward restoring natural, fluent and effortless conversation through thoughts.
Apple to develop brain-computer interface, following path laid by Elon Musk’s Neuralink
Apple is developing brain-computer interface technology to allow users to control devices like iPhones using brain signals. Partnering with Synchron, its approach contrasts with Elon Musk’s Neuralink. While still early-stage, Apple’s move highlights its focus on accessibility, aiming to support users with severe motor impairments through innovative, non-invasive neural technology.
MSMEs show optimism in sales, jobs, green investments and resilience on profitability: Report
SIDBI's MSME Outlook Survey for Q4 FY25 reveals optimistic sentiments among MSMEs, driven by improved business conditions. Despite global uncertainties, MSMEs plan for capital expenditure, employment generation, and sustainable practices, highlighting their resilience and commitment to economic progress.
Elon Musk says a third patient got a Neuralink brain implant. The work is part of a booming field
Elon Musk's Neuralink has successfully implanted brain-computer interface devices in three people and aims to implant the devices in 20 to 30 more individuals this year. The technology is showing promising results, with patients using it to play video games and create 3-D objects. Other companies are also actively working on similar technology to benefit people with brain injuries.
Elon Musk's Neuralink just gave third human a brain implant - Here’s what’s next
Neuralink has implanted its device in third human patient and plans more procedures in 2025. The device allows paralyzed individuals to control external devices with their thoughts. The company is conducting studies to evaluate the safety and efficacy of its brain implants. Neuralink aims to revolutionize neurotechnology.
We have lots of tailored solutions for MSMEs to drive efficiency and cut costs: Bar Code India's Ram Bhutani
Bar Code India (BCI) claims to leverage over 25 years of expertise to deliver cutting-edge software and hardware solutions that enhance supply chain and manufacturing operations. At the core of BCI's unique selling propositions are its indigenous products like RFID readers and IoT sensors.
Elon Musk's Neuralink brain-chip malfunctioned? Here's the truth
Neuralink’s BCI chip which had been implanted in a patient’s brain has malfunctioned to some extent. The company is assessing the malfunctioning and is fixing the issue.
China's version of Neuralink unveiled at tech forum
Beijing Xinzhida Neurotechnology unveiled Neucyber, a BCI implant similar to Neuralink's tech. It enables a monkey to control a robotic arm with thoughts, marking China's entry into high-performance invasive BCI technology.
Paralyzed man fit with brain chip developed by Elon Musk's firm Neuralink plays online chess
Neuralink is not the only company working on brain devices and brain chips that connect with computers. University of Technology Sydney is working on a project to show how soldiers can use their brain signals to control a robot dog. Know about brain chips and implants in detail.
'Demonstrating telepathy': Neuralink's first brain chip patient plays chess with his mind
Elon Musk's Neuralink showcased Noland Arbaugh, paralyzed post-diving, easily getting brain chip implant. Arbaugh played Civilization VI, facing challenges but praising ongoing process. Robot aids in brain-computer interface surgery.
Elon Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in first human: All you need to know
Neuralink achieves first successful human implantation with promising neuron spike detection. Initial users of Telepathy will be those who have lost limb use. Other companies like Synchron, Precision Neuroscience, Paradromics, and Blackrock Neurotech also have similar abilities. FDA cleared Neuralink for its human trial.
Breakthrough brain device helps paralysed individuals speak
Scientists have developed a device that can translate the brain signals of paralyzed individuals into words at faster speeds. The brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) can decode brain activity into speech more accurately and cover a larger vocabulary than existing technologies.
Brain-Computer uneasy alliance
It's a space attracting much attention, involving invasive brain-computer interfaces (BCI) attached to the brain or electrodes placed on the scalp. Rehabilitation areas impacted positively encompass mobility assistance, neuro-prosthetic limbs, precision surgeries, and speech and hearing enablement.
40-yr-old paralysed Dutch man gets back on his feet with the help of electronic implants
After a motorbike accident 12 years ago, the Gert-Jan-Oskam resigned himself to a life of paralysis.
Pardon the AI, Your Honour: The era of a robot lawyer isn’t too far away
While AI tools have the upper hand in some tasks, others are better left to the 'fickle' judgement of human lawyers. Lawyers must employ their professional judgement to know where to draw the line. One would understand the prosecutors' apprehensions. ChatGPT, as impressive as it is, is untested and has limitations.
Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates-backed brain implant startup testing mind-controlled computing on humans
US-based brain interface startup, Synchron, backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, is working on technology designed to transform daily life for people with paralysis.
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray writes to PM urging cancellation of professional exams
Thackeray, in his letter to the PM, has pointed out that the numbers of Covid-infected people in the state is still high. The numbers are increasing in all the major cities of Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai (Mumbai Metropolitan Region), etc.
Bar Council urges Supreme Court to open physical courts from June 1
In a letter to the CJI, Bar Council of India chairman MK Mishra pointed out that 80% of court work in the Indian judicial system relates to trial courts while the rest comprise appeals, revisions and writ petitions.
India’s cotton cultivation consumes too much, produces too little. That’s changing
The largely water intensive nature of the cotton crop, extensive use of fertilisers and pesticides and genetic modification has posed a significant environmental challenge as far as cotton cultivation is concerned.
NeuroLeap raises funds for expansion
The company uses brain computer interface (BCI) technology to offer bespoke neural assessment and therapy for mental health conditions.
IKEA to increase cotton sourcing from India, gears up to start retail operations
The company is working with around four lakh farmers in India under its BCI programme and is sourcing one-third of its requirements from India.
First brain-to-brain communication in humans demonstrated
Using EEG, the research team first translated the greetings "hola" and "ciao" into binary code and then emailed the results from India to France.
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