⚡️MIT Media Lab Lets You Talk Without Speaking with AlterEgo
MIT Media Lab unveiled a new demo of AlterEgo, a wearable device that lets you communicate without opening your mouth.
It doesn’t read your mind—AlterEgo detects subtle electrical signals in your jaw triggered by your “inner voice.” With 7 skin electrodes and AI models, it can turn silent speech into words, numbers, or even commands for apps.
The device is aimed at people with speech impairments, but it also pushes us closer to transhumanist territory—where even face-to-face communication may run through machines.
Is this assistive tech… or a step toward merging with AI?
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