It’s still very early days for brain chips that let people control devices with their thoughts — but the market opportunity has become increasingly intriguing to tech CEOs and politicians.
Musk, Altman and China are fighting to control a potential $320 billion market for brain implants
It’s still very early days for brain chips that let people control devices with their thoughts — but the market opportunity has become increasingly intriguing to tech CEOs and politicians.
Last updated: April 4, 2026, 5:17 PM
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