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SABI EMERGES WITH BCI BEANIE FOR THOUGHT-TO-TEXT

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THU, APR 16, 2026

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California startup Sabi has launched from stealth with funding from Khosla Ventures and others to develop a brain-computer interface beanie that translates internal speech into written words.

Sabi's wearable device uses BCI technology to decode neural signals associated with subvocal speech—words a person thinks but doesn't speak aloud. The beanie translates these signals into text without requiring users to physically move or vocalize anything. The technology targets accessibility use cases for people with paralysis or speech disabilities, while also positioning itself as a potential communication interface for broader applications. The approach differs from invasive neural implants, offering a non-surgical alternative for BCI applications. The startup joins a growing field of companies developing thought-reading interfaces, including Neuralink and others working on brain-computer communication. Sabi's backing from Khosla Ventures signals investor confidence in non-invasive BCI approaches. Full technical details on accuracy rates and timeline to market remain limited as the company continues development.

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