Global Scans · Brain Technologies · Weekly Summary

• [New] Faster processing enables robotic dogs to analyze environments in real-time, a point echoed in IEEE Spectrum's coverage of new technologies emerging in 2026, including brain chips and space missions that could inspire further robotic advancements. WebProNews
• [New] Elon Musk's brain-computer interface company Neuralink plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implants and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure in 2026. The Daily Star
• [New] Neuralink will start high-volume production of brain-computer interface devices and move to a streamlined, almost entirely automated surgical procedure in 2026. IndiaTimes
• [New] 2026 will mark the beginning of mass production of brain-computer interface devices, alongside a transition to fully automated surgical procedures for implant operations. ana.press
• [New] Neuralink will start mass producing brain chips in 2026. India Today
• [New] Elon Musk's Neuralink will begin mass production of brain implants by 2026, following FDA approval and $650M funding. Republic World
• [New] Neuralink will start high-volume production of brain-computer interface devices in 2026. Business Insider
• [New] Elon Musk says he's planning to ramp up production of his Neuralink brain chips in 2026 and will automate the procedure to implant them into humans. Business Insider
• [New] Neuralink plans large-scale brain chip production and near-fully automated implant surgeries in 2026, aiming to expand brain-computer interface access. The Hans India
• [New] BENGALURU (Reuters) - Elon Musk's brain implant company Neuralink will start high-volume production of brain-computer interface devices and move to an entirely automated surgical procedure in 2026. Dunya News
• [New] Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain implant company, will begin high-volume production in 2026, aiming for fully automated surgeries. Dunya News
• [New] EBRAINS 2.0 will enhance brain atlases, integrate multimodal data, and develop digital twin models, supporting brain medicine and technology innovation across Europe. Spherical Insights
• [New] Elon Musk's announcement that Neuralink aims to restore sight to a blind person in 2026 highlights the revolutionary potential of brain-computer interfaces. NEWS.am TECH - Innovations and science
• [New] Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is advancing rapidly, with three significant trends projected to shape its development by 2026. GeneOnline News
• [New] A recent analysis in Forbes highlights 2026 as a turning point for edge AI, neuromorphic computing, and biologically inspired architecture specifically in the context of more autonomous, agentic behaviour. SoftClouds
• [New] In 2026, HR leaders will need to recognize how masking, sensory overload, and poor fit between environment and brain wiring contribute to deep, often invisible fatigue. Spring Health
• Montana followed to expressly regulate neurotechnology data through S 297, significantly revising the Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act to cover early-stage risks associated with brain-computer interfaces and other neural-signal technologies. Squire Patton Boggs
• Merge will join Elon Musk's Neuralink and a growing number of other startups that are developing brain-computer interfaces, devices that collect brain data and convert it into useful outputs. Wired
• Rethinking computer architecture using brain-inspired algorithms could cut AI energy worldwide by integrating neuromorphic computing chips and processing to overcome a growing hardware bottleneck. Inside Telecom
• In the year 2026, the industry size of brain imaging and neuroimaging is estimated at USD 15.47 billion. Research Nester

Last updated: 11 January 2026