Russian startup says it implants chips in pigeons; scientists emphasize limits and ethics
A Russian company (named in the broadcast as Nairy/Nari Group) claims to have implanted neural interfaces in pigeons to steer flight; a guest scientist on the program said the technology may support reconnaissance or industrial inspection but faces major technical, ethical and scaling limitations and that some founder statements are ethically troubling.
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A Russian startup the broadcast identified as Nairy (also referred to as a group of companies) says it has implanted neural interfaces in pigeons to allow remote guidance of flight, and aired footage it said showed test flights in November 2025. The company claims dozens of birds have been fitted with implants and suggests civilian uses such as industrial and environmental monitoring or search-and-rescue.
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