Overview

• China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced a plan to create a Brain-Computer Interface Standardization Technical Committee.
• The committee will draft standards for brain-computer interfaces, focusing on brain signal encoding, data communication, and applications in various fields.
• This move follows China's recent success in developing brain-computer technology, including a notable implant that restored some mobility in a paralyzed patient.
• China is seeking public feedback on the proposed standards by July 30, 2024.
• The initiative is part of China's broader push for domestic innovation amid restricted access to Western technologies.