Real-time brain-controlled selective hearing enhances speech perception in multi-talker environments

Nature Neuroscience, Published online: 11 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41593-026-02281-5

This study shows that brain signals can identify and amplify the voice a person wants to hear in a crowded scene. Choudhari et al. provide evidence that brain-controlled hearing can improve speech perception and clarity in noisy environments.