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ArticleBody:Multiple brain implants can now translate a user’s thoughts into words, but a new device is the first-of-its kind to handle two languages. Not only does it allow a paralyzed man to converse in both Spanish and English, but it also potentially provides insights into the nature of human language processing.
The new system is composed of two modules, Spanish and English, each of which attempts to match the neural data of a phrase’s first word in their respective languages. Each module selection is accompanied by an estimated probability of accuracy—the Spanish module may calculate a 50-percent probability the neural activity matches “trabajo” , while the English module assesses an 80-percent likelihood of being the word “they.” But from there, the AI program shifts tactics.
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