CTRL-labs lets you control machines with your mind (Practical AI #41)

No, this isn’t science fiction! CTRL-labs is using neural signals and AI to build neural interfaces. Adam Berenzweig, from CTRL-labs R&D, joins us to explain how this works and how they have made it practical.

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Featuring:

• Adam Berenzweig – Website, LinkedIn, X
• Chris Benson – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, Bluesky, X
• Daniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, X

Show Notes:

• O’Reilly AI keynote from CTRL-labs
• CTRL-labs website
• CTRL-kit
• TED talk “The real reason for brains”
• IBM healthcare Practical AI episode

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