World-First AI System Translates Silent Thoughts into Text with Snug-Fitting Cap, Australia

A world-first, non-invasive AI system called DeWave has been developed by Australian researchers, allowing thoughts to be translated directly from brainwaves without the need for implants. The breakthrough technology only requires users to wear a snug-fitting cap, which records their brain waves via electroencephalogram (EEG) and decodes them into text. Although DeWave achieved just over 40 percent accuracy in initial experiments, this represents a 3 percent improvement on the prior standard for thought translation from EEG recordings. The aim is to improve accuracy to around 90 percent, making it a valuable tool for stroke and paralysis patients and enabling easier interaction with machines like bionic arms or robots. Researchers are optimistic about the potential for this pioneering effort in translating raw EEG waves into language, using discrete encoding techniques and large language models. The integration of these technologies is expected to open new frontiers in both neuroscience and artificial intelligence.