Why a Russian Startup Is Putting Brain Chips in Pigeons
‘Bio-drones’ have advantages over robots, company says.
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Hi, it’s Ike in Boston. A Russian company is putting brain implants in birds to make them do people’s bidding. Before I explain ...
Humans have long trained pigeons to race, carry messages and even spy behind enemy lines. What would happen if people could bypass the training and steer their bird brains instead?