China issues first global standard for AI-powered brain-computer interfaces
China has introduced the world's first standard regulating AI-driven brain-computer interface devices, aiming to unify data quality and development.
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AIChina's National Medical Products Administration announced on Tuesday the adoption of the world's first global standard for artificial intelligence-powered brain-computer interface devices, marking the country's third national standard in this field.
The administration explained that the new standard sets requirements for the collection, processing, storage, and access of electroencephalogram (EEG) data, as well as methods for testing data quality. The goal is to standardize the development of datasets and monitor their quality in medical devices.
According to the administration, as reported by Xinhua News Agency, such data is essential for training AI algorithms to decode brain signals and identify patient intentions, which directly impacts the performance and safety of medical devices.
China previously issued two standards for brain-computer interface medical devices in 2025. The new standard will take effect on September 1, 2027.