**Neurotech Breakthrough: ALS Patients Communicate via AI**

Patients with severe neurological conditions, like ALS, can now chat with loved ones using generative AI. Neurotech firm Synchron has integrated OpenAI's tech into its brain-computer interface (BCI) program. This allows users with motor impairments to send context-aware messages through thought alone.

A video shows Mark, an ALS patient, using the BCI to text his doctor, arrange appointments, and describe pain levels. Synchron's BCI, installed via a minimally-invasive procedure, detects and transmits brain signals wirelessly, enabling hands-free interaction.

Founded in 2012 and backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, Synchron aims to revolutionize communication for those with severe paralysis, offering hope and improved quality of life.