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MIT Technology Review Research
6/16/2026
The Download: the first brain implant power user and South Korea’s AI obsession

The Download: the first brain implant power user and South Korea’s AI obsession

Short summary

MIT Technology Review profiles Casey Harrell, an ALS patient and first 'power user' of a brain implant enabling direct communication. The newsletter also covers South Korea's aggressive AI development strategy. Both segments highlight breakthroughs in brain-computer interface technology reshaping human-AI interaction.

  • ALS patient Casey Harrell becomes first 'power user' of brain implant technology for speech
  • MIT Technology Review covers South Korea's expansive AI adoption and market strategy
  • Brain-computer interface represents significant accessibility breakthrough for ALS and similar conditions

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