Boffins ponder paltry brain data rate of 10 bits per second

https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/01/boffins_peg_brain_data_rate/

By Thomas Claburn

Caltech researchers have made an intriguing discovery: the speed of human thought is only about 10 bits per second. This slow pace raises important questions about our understanding of brain function and the effectiveness of brain-computer interfaces. If our brains process information at such a leisurely rate, it challenges the hype surrounding AI and its capabilities. As we dive deeper into the complexities of the human mind, it becomes clear that we need more research to truly grasp how we think and interact with technology. This finding might just change the way we view the future of brain-computer connections.