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Tiny AI Accelerator Could Make Brain–Computer Interfaces More Scalable
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Tiny AI Accelerator Could Make Brain–Computer Interfaces More Scalable

  • Computing & AI

Scientists at IISc Bengaluru have developed a tiny, energy-efficient AI system that can shrink the amount of data collected from the brain by up to 150 times. This could help future brain–computer interfaces work with less power and transmit brain signals more efficiently.

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Knowledge Events & Conversations

Talks, workshops and ecosystem conversations across Bengaluru.

Events

Conference · Artificial Intelligence

Smart Technology and Digital Business Ecosystems for Sustainable and Resilient Intelligent Enterprises (ST-DBESRI 2026)

Registration closed

Thursday 29 October 2026

  • 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM IST
  • Kristu Jayanti University, Airport Road Campus, Bagalur, Bengaluru 562149; online participation available for authors outside Bengaluru
  • Department of Management, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University), in association with the Faculty of Business and Law, University of Saint Joseph, Macau

Competition · Law

1st Online Consumer Law Moot Court Competition 2026

Registration closed

Saturday 14 November 2026

  • 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM IST
  • Online
  • Chair on Consumer Law and Practice, National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru

Workshop · Healthcare & Life Sciences

National Workshop on Occupational Health & Safety

Registration closed

Monday 30 November 2026

  • 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM IST
  • ICMR National Institute of Occupational Health Research (ICMR-NIOHR), ROHCS Bengaluru
  • ICMR National Institute of Occupational Health Research, ROHCS Bengaluru, and Department of Factories, Boilers, Government of Karnataka

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