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Max Hodak says the screen era is ending
The Neuralink co-founder is building brain-computer interfaces that could replace keyboards and touchscreens.
In brief
The Neuralink co-founder is building brain-computer interfaces that could replace keyboards and touchscreens. Brain-computer interfaces are moving from speculation to reality, with human trials already underway and commercial applications restoring vision. Originally reported by TechCrunch.
Beyond screens at Disrupt
Max Hodak will speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 about why the next era of technology won't rely on keyboards or touchscreens.
Human trials are underway
Science Corporation has enlisted a top neurobiologist to lead the first U.S. human trials for its biohybrid brain-computer interface.
From Neuralink to Science Corp
Hodak co-founded Neuralink in 2016 and served as its initial president. In 2021, he founded Science Corporation to develop neural engineering technology.
Restoring sight with implants
Science Corp's PRIMA implant has already restored eyesight in people with severe vision loss using a camera-equipped pair of glasses and a retinal chip.
A billion-dollar valuation
Science Corporation raised $230 million in a Series C round at a $1.5 billion valuation since its founding in 2021.
Beyond vision restoration
Hodak sees brain-implanted sensors helping heal damaged brain cells, warning about seizures, and potentially treating Parkinson's disease.
Join 10,000 tech leaders
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 runs October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco with more than 250 sessions across six industry stages.
What matters most
Brain-computer interfaces are moving from speculation to reality, with human trials already underway and commercial applications restoring vision.
