Meta has developed Brain2Qwerty v2, an advanced AI software that translates brain waves into text and does not require surgery or implants. This development is a big leap in BCI technology and can one day help people who cannot communicate due to neurological disorders.
This technology uses Magnetoencephalography (MEG). It is an invasive procedure that records the minute magnetic fields generated by brain activity. The participants put on a helmet with sensors that detect brain activity as they type, thereby decoding their thoughts into text through AI.
Meta claims that Brain2Qwerty v2 is its best-performing end-to-end sentence decoder ever, significantly surpassing its predecessor. It is believed that this technology will someday help people with paralysis, brain damage, or speech disorders to convey messages by thought alone.
While the new technology shows great promise, Meta admitted that it is still a work in progress. The MEG technology used in the system is bulky, expensive, and requires specialized conditions, making it currently unfit for daily use. More advancements in both hardware and artificial intelligence will be needed to make this a reality.