February 25, 2026 11:27 AM GMT Brain Computer Interfaces | North America Neuralink Hits 21 Patients; Precision/Medtronic Partnership; Altman's Merge Labs We highlight some key happenings across the BCI industry: Neuralink is scaling implants and plans mass production in 2026, Sam Altman's Merge Labs emerged from stealth with OpenAI backing, Precision and Medtronic reach agreement to develop joint-system, China expected to add BCI to Five Year Plan. Morgan Stanley does and seeks to do business with companies ...