Shen Zhen Shang Bao·2026-01-08 18:02Group 1 - The core focus of the news is the surge in stock prices of companies involved in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, reminiscent of the AI boom following AlphaGo's victory over Lee Sedol in 2016, with a notable increase in the sector's stock prices exceeding 12% on the first trading day of 2026 [1] - Companies like Sanbo Neuroscience and Xiangyu Medical have experienced consecutive trading halts, with Xiangyu Medical and Weisi Medical achieving two 20% trading halts in four trading days, indicating strong market interest [1] - The market's enthusiasm is driven by the perceived potential of the BCI sector, with Morgan Stanley predicting that the U.S. market for BCI implant devices could reach $80 billion by 2035 [1] Group 2 - Despite the excitement, experts caution that medical-grade applications of BCI are expected to take 3 to 5 years for approval, while consumer-grade products face challenges such as bulkiness, low user engagement, and high costs [2] - Historical precedents raise concerns about the sustainability of the current hype, with past instances like the metaverse index and AI stocks experiencing significant volatility [2] - Investment in the BCI sector has seen 16 financing events totaling 983 million yuan in 2025, but no products have been commercially launched yet, indicating that many startups are still in the concept validation stage [2] Group 3 - Sanbo Neuroscience clarified that it does not engage in the research, production, or sales of BCI products, and the revenue from neuro-regulation technology is minimal, having little impact on overall performance [3] - Xiangyu Medical acknowledged its investment in BCI technology but noted that related products have not achieved significant sales volume as of the end of 2025 [3] - Some companies, like Yahui Long, faced regulatory warnings for inaccurate disclosures related to BCI partnerships, highlighting the risks of speculative trading in this sector [3]