{"id":10333,"date":"2026-01-08T13:25:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T09:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.icad.com\/?p=10333"},"modified":"2026-01-08T13:25:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T09:55:39","slug":"new-paper-thin-brain-implant-could-transform-how-humans-connect-with-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.icad.com\/new-paper-thin-brain-implant-could-transform-how-humans-connect-with-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"New Paper-Thin Brain Implant Could Transform How Humans Connect With AI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Scientists have developed an ultra-thin, flexible brain implant-almost like a second skin-that could dramatically change how humans interact with artificial intelligence by enabling more natural, precise, and long-term connections between the brain and external devices. 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