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• [New] Neuralink will start high-volume production of brain-computer interface devices and move to a streamlined, almost entirely automated surgical procedure in 2026, Musk posted on his social media platform X. Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry
• [New] A world-first clinical trial will test cancer vaccines designed specifically for children with advanced or treatment-resistant brain tumours, following a $2.578 million investment from the Australian Government. Pulse+IT
• [New] Cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a condition in which amyloid proteins accumulate in brain blood vessels, is linked to a much higher risk of developing dementia within five years. ScienceDaily
• [New] In 2026, youth mental health will command national attention as we are seeing how profoundly technology use, including social media and AI, is shaping emotional development, brain development, sleep patterns and overall well-being. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• [New] Neuralink is working toward an almost fully automated surgical procedure by 2026, a shift that could significantly accelerate the rollout of brain implants designed to help people with paralysis regain control. The Indian Express
• [New] Neuralink will start high-volume production of brain-computer interface devices in 2026, while the implantation procedure itself will move to a streamlined, almost entirely automated surgical procedure in 2026. Tekedia
• [New] Elon Musk's company Neuralink plans to begin mass production of its brain implants in 2026. Economic Times
• [New] CDC's work to reduce the risk for developing Alzheimer's, promote brain health, and support state and community responses is a critical complement to biomedical research. UsAgainstAlzheimer's
• [New] By 2030, we will see the first human-brain scale neuromorphic supercomputer, capable of simulating 86 billion neurons. FinancialContent
• [New] 2026 could bring new, minimally invasive brain implants capable of detecting brain signals with high precision and bandwidth, and minimal stress on brain tissue. TechTarget
• [New] EEG-based systems can achieve typing speeds of 5-10 words per minute for communication applications, sufficient for basic communication needs while avoiding the risks and costs of brain surgery. Programming Helper
• Future BCI systems could enable direct thought-to-text communication at speeds approaching natural speech, memory enhancement through neural stimulation, and direct brain-to-brain communication for sharing thoughts and experiences. Programming Helper
• While current BCI systems focus primarily on medical applications, future systems could enable cognitive enhancement, direct brain-to-brain communication, and new forms of human-computer interaction. Programming Helper
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• Within the next twenty years, after the life science and technology problems of brain-computer interfaces and memory chips are solved, humans will even be able to achieve effective immortality. Valdai Club
• NAOX WAVE, and the first consumer devices incorporating its non-diagnostic brain-signal tracking technology, are expected to begin rolling out toward the end of 2026. Residential Tech Today
• By device type, the deep brain stimulation devices segment is expected to expand at the fastest CAGR between 2026 and 2035. Precedence Research
• Elon Musk Neuralink will start high-volume production of brain-computer interface devices and move to a streamlined, almost entirely automated surgical procedure in 2026. Verity
• The mass rollout of Neuralink devices could mark a major step in making brain-computer interface technology widely available. People Daily
• Elon Musk has announced that his company Neuralink will begin high-volume production of brain chips in 2026. People Daily
• Neuralink will start high-volume production of brain-computer interface devices this year. semiwiki

Last updated: 15 February 2026