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Brain implant grants rats infrared vision, hinting at future human sensory augmentation

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Researchers have developed a brain implant that allows rats to perceive infrared light, a capability not naturally possessed by mammals. This advancement, potentially paving the way for human applications, suggests that artificial sensory inputs could be integrated into biological systems. The technology aims to expand sensory perception beyond natural limits. AI

IMPACT Could enable new forms of human-computer interaction and sensory augmentation.

RANK_REASON The item describes a research advancement in brain-computer interfaces and sensory augmentation. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Brain implant grants rats infrared vision, hinting at future human sensory augmentation

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · seolnotes ·

    Rats already sense infrared through a brain implant. You're next. # AI # Futurism # Neuralink # Blindsight https:// seolnotes.com/future/neuralink -blindsight-a

    Rats already sense infrared through a brain implant. You're next. # AI # Futurism # Neuralink # Blindsight https:// seolnotes.com/future/neuralink -blindsight-ai-infrared-vision/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=neuralink-blindsight-ai-infrared-vision

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