This man with ALS is “the first power user” of a brain implant that lets him speak

Casey Harrell, who has ALS and is paralyzed, has had brain electrodes implanted for nearly three years. Since 2023 he has been using a brain‑computer interface to generate spoken sentences, logging thousands of hours of use with a research team. His experience demonstrates the potential of neural implants to restore communication for motor‑disabled patients.

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