China could see widespread use of brain-computer tech in 3-5 years, expert says

China could see brain-computer interface (BCI) technology move into practical public use within three to five years as products mature, a leading BCI expert said, as Beijing races to catch up with US startups including Elon Musk’s Neuralink.

Beijing elevated BCIs to a core future strategic industry in its new five-year plan released ‌this week, ⁠placing it ⁠alongside sectors such as quantum, embodied AI, 6G and nuclear fusion.