China Forms Committee to Standardize Brain-Computer Interface Technology

New initiative aims to develop guidelines and compete with Western advancements like Elon Musk's Neuralink.

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.