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马斯克旗下Neuralink完成6亿美元融资 估值飙升至90亿美元
Huan Qiu Wang· 2025-05-28 01:51
Core Insights - Neuralink successfully raised $600 million in a funding round, achieving a valuation of $9 billion, setting a new record in the brain-computer interface sector [1] - Since its establishment in 2016, Neuralink has focused on developing invasive brain-computer interface technology to enable direct interaction between the human brain and external devices [3] - The company received FDA approval to initiate human clinical trials in 2023, with the first brain-computer interface chip implantation surgery scheduled for January 2024 [3] - The first trial participant, a patient with ALS, has shown positive recovery, demonstrating the ability to control a computer cursor and browse the web using thoughts, validating the device's feasibility [3] - Neuralink's valuation has significantly increased over time, from $3.5 billion in November 2023 to $5 billion in August 2023 after a $280 million Series D funding round, and ultimately reaching $9 billion in the latest funding round [3] - The company's long-term goals include not only repairing neural system damage but also exploring advanced applications such as cognitive enhancement [4] - Neuralink plans to complete 20-30 implantation surgeries by 2025 and initiate the Blindsight project to explore restoring vision through brain-computer interfaces [4] - The first product, Telepathy, utilizes the N1 chip implanted in the brain to enable thought-controlled operation of external devices, featuring high-density flexible electrodes that support 1,024-channel signal transmission to capture neuronal activity [4]
24小时环球政经要闻全览 | 5月28日
Ge Long Hui· 2025-05-28 00:25
Market Overview - The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 740.58 points, or 1.78%, closing at 42,343.65 [2] - The Nasdaq rose by 461.95 points, or 2.47%, ending at 19,199.16 [2] - The S&P 500 gained 118.72 points, or 2.05%, to close at 5,921.54 [2] - European markets showed mixed results, with the Euro Stoxx 50 up by 20.12 points (0.37%) and the German DAX increasing by 198.84 points (0.83%) [2] - Asian markets had varied performances, with the Nikkei 225 rising by 192.58 points (0.51%) while the Indian Sensex fell by 624.82 points (-0.76%) [2] Legislative Developments - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation recognizing gold and silver as legal tender in the state, aimed at protecting residents from dollar depreciation [2] - The law establishes a framework for recognizing certain gold and silver coins as legal currency, exempting them from sales tax, and regulating their custodians [2] Economic Developments - Brazil extended trade protection measures for the steel industry, maintaining a 25% tariff on 19 steel products for an additional 12 months and expanding it to four more products [5] - India has surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, with plans to overtake Germany within 2.5 to 3 years [6] Corporate Actions - McKinsey has laid off over 10% of its workforce in the past 18 months, reducing its employee count from over 45,000 to approximately 40,000 [9] - Volvo announced a global layoff plan affecting about 3,000 employees, primarily in Sweden, representing 15% of its global office staff [10] - The restructuring is expected to incur a one-time cost of up to 1.5 billion Swedish Krona (approximately 1.127 billion RMB), impacting Volvo's financial performance in Q2 and extending into the next year [10]
夸克上线面向高考志愿填报场景的“深度搜索”能力;可灵AI一季度营收超1.5亿元|数智早参
Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen· 2025-05-27 23:20
点评:高考志愿填报是一个复杂且信息量巨大的任务。AI(人工智能)能将这些复杂的信息进行整合 和分析,极大地解决了信息不对称的问题。但需要注意的是,考生和家长在使用该功能时,应将其作为 参考工具,而不是唯一的决策依据。用户要结合自身兴趣、职业规划以及家庭经济状况等因素,做出更 全面的决策。 每经记者|李少婷 每经编辑|马子卿 NO.2 Valve创始人进军脑机接口领域 丨2025年5月28日 星期三丨 Valve(维尔福)创始人兼CEO(首席执行官)加布·纽维尔(Gabe Newell)正式进军脑机接口领域。据 悉,Valve开发的《刀塔2》《反恐精英》在玩家群体中赫赫有名。该公司旗下的脑机接口初创公司 Starfish Neuroscience宣布,计划在今年末生产其首款脑机接口芯片。公司表示,希望寻找能够利用该芯 片开辟全新发展途径的合作伙伴。值得一提的是,尽管该初创公司尚未打造出完整的人体植入系统,但 这枚芯片已经具备基础的"电生理"功能,理论上能实现"意念控制电脑",也能用于某些疾病的神经治 疗。 NO.1 夸克上线面向高考志愿填报场景的"深度搜索"能力 5月27日下午,夸克上线面向高考志愿填报场景的" ...
青年企业家如何把握AI时代新机遇
Mei Ri Shang Bao· 2025-05-27 22:16
活动现场,多位深耕AI领域的杭企代表分享了实践心得。浙江赛智伯乐股权投资管理有限公司董事长 陈斌分享了自己的投资理念,即"投早、投小、投科技、投精品"。早在2021年,赛智伯乐就开始投资算 力项目,其中一家被投企业,最开始估值不到两亿元,如今已跃升至四十多亿元。他将人工智能企业分 为涉及运算、传播和存储的芯片层企业,涉及算力调度、能耗管理和数据采集的中间层企业,以及涉及 垂直行业和AI工具的应用层企业三种类型。"人工智能行业有一套完整的发展逻辑,我们做的就是提前 研究驱动其发展的核心节点,提前进行布局。" 浙江强脑科技有限公司战略关系部总监边文伊向大家介绍了脑机接口概念以及企业产品。自2018年扎根 杭州以来,强脑科技聚焦康复大健康领域,已陆续推出智能假肢、神经调控等多种产品。"未来,我们 计划在人机交互、工业、教育、娱乐等多领域推进产品落地,拓展脑机接口技术应用场景。" "活力浙江.数智杭城"考察活动 商报讯(记者黄诗睿)5月26日晚,作为第七届全国青年企业家大会重要配套活动,"2025新生代大家 谈"活动在杭州举行。活动以"智创未来:青年企业家与AI时代的新机遇"为主题,吸引省内外300余名新 生代企业家 ...
让截瘫患者重新站起来!全国首例“闭环脊髓神经接口”手术取得突破成果
Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen· 2025-05-27 15:38
Group 1 - The successful implantation of the "closed-loop spinal cord nerve interface" at Zhejiang University Second Hospital represents a significant technological breakthrough in the field of spinal cord injury treatment, providing new hope for approximately 3.7 million patients in China with spinal cord injuries [1][5] - The procedure involved the precise implantation of a spinal cord stimulation electrode with 16 contact points and a wireless rechargeable stimulator, leading to remarkable recovery outcomes for the patient, including the ability to stand and walk independently [4][5] - The core principle of the spinal cord nerve interface technology is to rebuild and enhance the signal transmission of the damaged spinal cord, facilitating nerve repair and accelerating the recovery of autonomous functions [5] Group 2 - The global brain-computer interface market has seen significant growth, increasing from $1.2 billion in 2019 to nearly $2 billion in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 13%, and is projected to reach $7.63 billion by 2029 [6] - Current challenges in the brain-computer interface industry include the collection and decoding of brain signals, which are critical for the technology's development and application [6][7] - The clinical value of brain-computer interfaces extends beyond aiding paraplegic patients, with potential applications in predicting and intervening in neurological disorders such as epilepsy and Parkinson's disease [7][8]
上海:支持人工智能、智能传感、信息通信、脑机接口等技术在康复辅助器具领域集成应用研究
news flash· 2025-05-27 08:08
Core Viewpoint - Shanghai is accelerating the development of the rehabilitation assistive devices industry through a three-year action plan, focusing on integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, smart sensing, information communication, and brain-computer interfaces into this field [1] Group 1: Policy and Support - The Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission, along with other departments, has issued a three-year action plan (2025-2027) to promote the rehabilitation assistive devices industry [1] - The plan emphasizes the importance of technological breakthroughs and encourages local enterprises to apply for national-level projects related to key products such as nursing robots, rehabilitation robots, bionic prosthetics, wearable devices, and virtual reality rehabilitation training equipment [1] Group 2: Goals and Targets - By 2027, the plan aims to implement 10 key technology (product) research and development projects and support more than 5 products under the elderly care technology special support [1]
V社创始人进军脑机接口,首款脑芯片今年问世
news flash· 2025-05-27 00:22
金十数据5月27日讯,科技媒体The Verge 今天(5月24日)发布博文,报道称Valve公司联合创始人兼首 席执行官加布・纽维尔(Gabe Newell)宣布,旗下Starfish Neuroscience公司将在2025年年底前推出首 款脑芯片。据Starfish Neuroscience 的首篇博客透露,公司计划在2025年底推出首 款"electrophysiology"芯片。这款芯片并非完整植入设备,而是专注于记录大脑活动(如神经信号和局 部场电位)和刺激大脑(用于疾病治疗)。Starfish强调,他们的芯片无需电池,依靠无线供电运行, 并计划与合作伙伴共同开发完整植入系统。 (IT之家) V社创始人进军脑机接口,首款脑芯片今年问世 ...
Valve创始人旗下脑机接口公司计划年内生产首款芯片
news flash· 2025-05-27 00:07
《科创板日报》27日讯,游戏公司Valve创始人兼首席执行官加布·纽维尔(Gabe Newell)旗下的脑机接 口初创公司Starfish Neuroscience宣布,计划在今年晚些时候生产其首款脑机接口芯片。Starfish表示,这 枚芯片已经具备基础的"电生理"功能,理论上能实现"意念控制电脑",也能用于某些疾病的神经治疗。 Valve创始人旗下脑机接口公司计划年内生产首款芯片 ...
“杭州六小龙”的背后是一个懂企业需求的政府和一群执着创新的“极客” “我负责阳光雨露 你负责茁壮成长”
Guang Zhou Ri Bao· 2025-05-26 19:32
Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the emergence of innovative technology companies in Hangzhou, particularly focusing on the "Six Little Dragons" that are reshaping the private economy in the city through advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics. Group 1: Company Developments - Zhejiang Qiangnao Technology Co., Ltd. has achieved the global first mass production of 100,000 portable high-precision brain-computer interface devices, overcoming engineering and technical challenges in consumer-grade brain-computer interface equipment [2][5]. - Cloud Deep Technology Co., Ltd. has developed the "Jueying" X30 robotic dog, which has been deployed in various practical applications, including disaster relief and security inspections, achieving 95% domestic self-control [7][8]. - Hangzhou Blue Core Technology Co., Ltd. focuses on 3D visual perception technology for mobile robots, successfully integrating this technology into their products, which has led to significant improvements in operational efficiency in manufacturing environments [12][15]. Group 2: Government Support and Policies - The Hangzhou government has actively supported the development of brain-computer interface technology by providing research and industrialization space, as well as establishing laboratories for technical support [6][5]. - The "Spring Sunshine Plan" launched in 2024 aims to reduce costs for enterprises, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, by providing financial support and streamlining policy implementation [18][19]. - Hangzhou's commitment to increasing annual fiscal investment in technology by over 15% demonstrates the city's determination to foster innovation and support the tech industry [17]. Group 3: Talent Attraction and Ecosystem - The talent policies in Hangzhou have attracted skilled professionals from top universities, contributing to the workforce of local tech companies, with many employees benefiting from housing subsidies and other incentives [21][22]. - The collaboration between local universities, such as Zhejiang University, and tech companies has created a robust ecosystem that supports innovation and entrepreneurship [10][27]. - The "entrepreneurial effect" generated by successful companies like Alibaba has inspired a wave of new startups in Hangzhou, showcasing the city's potential for tech-driven growth [25][26].
2025国家新质生产力与智能产业发展会议:研讨具身智能等未来产业
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang· 2025-05-26 08:30
Core Insights - The conference focused on the theme "Moving Forward with Quality" and aimed to explore the potential of intelligent industries and new productivity through discussions on embodied intelligence, brain-computer interfaces, AI large models, and autonomous driving [1][2]. Group 1: Conference Overview - The conference was organized by the Chinese Automation Society and featured nearly 60 expert presentations, emphasizing the integration of academic research and industry foresight [1]. - Keynote speeches highlighted the importance of aligning with national strategic needs and fostering collaboration among experts to drive innovation in intelligent industries [1]. Group 2: Key Presentations - Professor Qian Feng discussed the development of an "Industrial Brain" that integrates all lifecycle production factors to enhance the deep integration of AI and manufacturing, which is crucial for the transformation of traditional manufacturing [2]. - Professor Chen Junlong emphasized the need for more efficient and lightweight models in industrial intelligence, critiquing the current focus on large model performance versus computational costs [2]. Group 3: Innovations and Awards - Professor Zhang Chenghui introduced the concept of a Meta-Energy system that integrates computing power, intelligence, and electricity, addressing key scientific challenges for upgrading power systems [3]. - The conference also recognized 123 technological achievements and awarded several prizes, including the Technology Progress Award and the Youth Science and Technology Award [3]. Group 4: Parallel Sessions - The conference included eight parallel sessions covering topics such as low-altitude economy empowerment, breakthroughs in brain-computer interface technology, and advancements in autonomous driving and intelligent systems [4].