Elon Musk's Neuralink to Soon Test Brain Chip on Paralyzed Patients, Aiming to Enable Thought Control of Devices

Elon Musk says Neuralink's brain implant will soon be tested on a human patient, with the goal of restoring full body movement.
The clinical trial is authorized by the FDA to evaluate the safety of Neuralink's implant and surgical robot.
The implant aims to record and transmit brain signals wirelessly to help paralyzed people control devices with their thoughts.
Neuralink hopes the technology will eventually help reduce AI risk and improve human-AI bandwidth.
The initial focus is helping people with paralysis, like ALS, control a computer cursor or keyboard with their mind.

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Posted 9/20/2023, 5:55:04 PM