BCI Market Size: $2.94B ▲ +16.8% CAGR | Cognitive Computing: $48.88B ▲ +22.3% CAGR | Deep Learning Market: $34.28B ▲ +27.8% CAGR | Global AI Market: $390.9B ▲ +30.6% CAGR | Neuralink Implants: 3 Patients | AGI Median Forecast: 2040 | BCI Healthcare Share: 58.5% | Non-Invasive BCI: 81.9% | BCI Market Size: $2.94B ▲ +16.8% CAGR | Cognitive Computing: $48.88B ▲ +22.3% CAGR | Deep Learning Market: $34.28B ▲ +27.8% CAGR | Global AI Market: $390.9B ▲ +30.6% CAGR | Neuralink Implants: 3 Patients | AGI Median Forecast: 2040 | BCI Healthcare Share: 58.5% | Non-Invasive BCI: 81.9% |

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Anthropic Hires AI Welfare Officer — Institutional Recognition of Consciousness Risk

Analysis of Anthropic's decision to hire an AI welfare officer and its implications for AI consciousness governance.

Updated Mar 25, 2026

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