South Korea sets up alliance to boost brain-computer interface technology
( August 26, 2026, 05:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: South Korea on Wednesday launched a public-private alliance to spearhead the development of a homegrown brain-computer interface technology ecosystem. The alliance comprises the Ministry of Science and ICT and interest groups representing related industries and research organizations. South Korea has identified the emerging technology as one of seven key future technologies to develop and has set a goal of completing verification of new developments in the sector by the end of 2029. Brain-computer interface and artificial intelligence technologies are widely expected to reinforce each other because their fundamental principles are closely linked.The statement is attached (in Korean)....
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