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By decoding neural signals linked to a person’s inner monologue, researchers enabled communication for individuals with severe speech impairments.

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AI Scans Audio Recordings to Detect Voice Box Cancer

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AI Decodes Speech and Hearing Based on Brain Activity

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Computers Extract Disease Clues from Speech

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Computer Program Converts Brain Signals to a Synthetic Voice

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