PRETRAINING ON 50,000 HOURS OF UNLABELED BRAIN DATA

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Neuralink's decoders are machine learning models trained to convert neural activity into intended action. These decoders are unique to each user - all users have to perform calibration prior to using a Neuralink device. Neuralink has collected over 50,000 hours of unlabeled, freeform neural data since its clinical trials began. This post details how the company used this data to improve its models, making its decoders more accurate and long-lived.