Stablecoin issuer Tether is pushing forward with its AI projects, focusing on translating brain signals into speech.
In a recent post on X, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced that Tether Data’s R&D team has developed an electrocorticography (ECoG) plugin.
This technology deciphers neural signals, laying the groundwork for brain-to-text communication. Initial tests have shown its ability to generate syllables based on brain activity, with plans to create a model that can form complete sentences.
Tether’s AI models are designed to aid individuals with speech impairments. By utilizing ECoG implants, users could communicate digitally by converting brain signals into text. These models will operate on edge devices like smartphones to ensure data privacy.
Ardoino stated:
“These models will be the foundation for a future system that enables individuals with ECoG implants to communicate digitally once again.”
Blackrock Neurotech, a company supported by Tether, successfully restored speech in a patient who had lost the ability to communicate effectively.
Ardoino believes that brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) could become mainstream consumer products within the next two decades, potentially offering life-changing solutions for individuals with paralysis and neurological disorders.
These initiatives are part of Tether’s expanding involvement in AI. Recently, the company introduced several AI-powered applications, including a Bitcoin wallet assistant, a translation tool, and a voice assistant. These solutions prioritize user security and privacy by operating directly on personal devices.
USDT Reaches 400 Million Users
Aside from AI, Tether’s USDT stablecoin has achieved a significant milestone. Ardoino disclosed that the digital asset now serves 400 million users in emerging markets such as Nigeria, Turkey, Thailand, and Brazil.
According to him:
“USDt has reached 400 million users in emerging markets. Digital dollar and financial inclusion.”
Crypto data indicates that USDT remains the leading stablecoin, with a market capitalization exceeding $141 billion. DeFillama data shows that it controls around 63% of the stablecoin market.