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  "id": 7821789,
  "title": "Hear why Neuralink co-founder Max Hodak says the screen era is ending at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/hear-why-neuralink-co-founder-max-hodak-says-the-screen-era-is-ending",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-16T16:00:00.000Z",
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    "name": "TechCrunch",
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    "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/16/hear-why-neuralink-co-founder-max-hodak-says-the-screen-era-is-ending-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/"
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  "account": "Neuralink co-founder and Science Corporation CEO Max Hodak unveiled a bold vision at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, suggesting the era of computer screens is coming to an end. Hodak, who has long advocated for a different interface between humans and machines, will share insights from his company's progress on brain-computer interfaces during his Beyond Screens session on the Disrupt Stage.\n\nThe Beyond Screens session will explore the potential of brain-computer interactions to revolutionize the way we engage with technology. Hodak argues that this new era of interfaces, which adapt to us, will offer more natural and intuitive ways of interacting with machines, moving beyond the limitations of traditional keyboard, mouse, and touch-based interfaces.\n\nHodak's career is marked by a relentless pursuit of improving the human-machine interface. Beginning his programming journey at the age of six, he studied biomedical engineering at Duke Pratt School of Engineering and joined Miguel Nicolelis' brain-computer interface lab. In 2016, he co-founded Neuralink, which gained public attention for its brain implants. Later, in 2021, he established Science Corporation to advance neural engineering and brain-computer interface technology, with a focus on applications for vision, cognition, and mobility aid.\n\nScience Corp's PRIMA implant has already restored eyesight in individuals with severe vision loss, using a pair of glasses with a tiny camera that transmits captured scenes to a chip implanted in the retina. The company's ambitions extend beyond interfaces, with Hockad seeing potential in brain-implanted sensors for healing damaged brain cells, warning about seizures, and potentially treating conditions like Parkinson's disease.\n\nScience Corporation has raised $230 million in a Series C round at a $1.5 billion valuation, demonstrating growing investor confidence in Hodak's vision. As Disrupt returns to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 13-15, Hodak's session offers a unique opportunity for tech leaders, founders, and investors to learn about the future of human-machine interaction and its potential impact on their startups, roles, and lives. Don't miss this chance to hear one of Silicon Valley's most ambitious founders explore a post-screen future.",
  "summary": "At this year's Disrupt, Neuralink's co-founder Max Hodak will present a vision for screen-free interfaces that can even offer medical help. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.",
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        "title": "Hear why Science Corp CEO Max Hodak says the screen era is ending at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/hear-why-science-corp-ceo-max-hodak-says-the-screen-era-is-ending-at",
        "published": "2026-09-16T18:45:35.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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