Neuroscientists have developed an innovative brain-computer interface (BCI) that enables communication through decoding imagined speech. Unlike traditional BCIs requiring attempted speech, this new system utilizes motor cortex sensors to detect neural signals associated with inner speech, converting thought directly into text displayed in real-time. Tested in individuals with severe paralysis, including ALS and brainstem stroke patients, this technology offers a promising avenue for restoring communication capabilities in patients with speech impairments.