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Brain implant enables ALS patient to communicate for nearly two years, generating 2 million words

Casey Harrell, a 42-year-old man with ALS who lost his ability to speak, has successfully used a brain-computer interface for almost three years to communicate and control his computer, producing approximately 2 million words. The at-home brain implant represents a significant milestone in assistive technology for neurodegenerative disease patients.