The source got hold of an audio recording of a meeting at which the head of the technology department of Facebook, Mike Schroepfer, spoke. In particular, he explained how the neural sensor of a neuro helmet will translate a person’s thoughts into computer commands, for example, type something on the keyboard, hold a virtual object in a computer game, and so on.

“We have the opportunity to see the future because we create it ourselves,” said Schroepfer. He noted that before showing the product, the company will have to solve a number of issues related to the security of personal information, which have recently worried about society too much.

“We must create a new product with all responsibility in order to earn people’s trust and the right to further development. It is imperative to do it right so that people around the world can benefit from these technologies and do not experience any negative consequences from it. “

Rumours that Facebook is developing neurotechnology have been circulating over the past few years. However, until now, any details about this have always been left out. Last year, the company acquired CTRL-Labs, a neural interface startup, for $ 1 billion. Then the head of the development of technologies for augmented reality Facebook Andrew Bosworth (Andrew Bosworth) said on this occasion that the deal “will open the door to new creative opportunities” and “will change the way we use the Web.”

At the time of its acquisition, the American startup CTRL-Labs was developing a special high-tech bracelet that the company said was capable of reading neural activity from physical gestures and translating those signals into computer commands. Last year, Facebook shared details about a type of brain-computer interface that suggested using a special headset instead of a bracelet.

In an article published in the journal Nature Communications, the company’s engineers explained how the device, relying on artificial intelligence algorithms, is able to decode brain activity signals and instantly translate what a person is thinking into text. At that time, the created prototype of a non-invasive wearable device was already able to recognize some sets of words and phrases. At the same time, Facebook posted a note on its blog in which it said:

“Imagine a world where all the knowledge, entertainment and capabilities of modern smartphones are available to you here and now, instantly and without the use of hands.”

During the employee meeting, the company’s executives also talked about a new AI-powered news aggregator that will publish the main news from them.