ALS Stole His Voice. A.I. Retrieved It

Casey Harrell, who suffers from A.L.S., was part of an experimental study where electrodes were implanted in his brain to connect with a computer, allowing him to communicate using an AI-powered voice. Researchers at the University of California, Davis reported that the results exceeded expectations, demonstrating significant potential for such technology to aid those with speech impairments.

• Casey Harrell sang his last bedtime nursery rhyme four years ago.
• Electrodes were implanted into Harrell's brain in July.
• The AI decodes attempted speech into audible sounds.
• Research was published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
• The technology could restore lost faculties for many.