Weizmann Institute's Brain-IT AI Reconstructs Visual Thoughts from Brain Scans
Israeli researchers have developed Brain-IT, an AI system that reconstructs images people are viewing with high accuracy using fMRI brain scans. The tool uses a dual-branch model to decode visual structure and content, requiring only one hour of calibration per user. While promising for helping paralyzed individuals communicate and accelerating brain research, experts warn of significant privacy risks if the technology is adapted for non-invasive EEG devices.