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Elon Musk's Neuralink Aims to Implant Brain Chips to Improve Human-AI Communication, Despite Animal Cruelty Concerns

  • Neuralink's brain implants could reduce risks from AI, says Elon Musk, as the company prepares for first human trials.

  • The implants will allow humans to control devices with thoughts, improving communication with AI and between people.

  • Neuralink is now recruiting for its first human trial on people with paralysis to test safety and functionality.

  • Musk believes the implants could one day restore full body movement when combined with robotic limbs.

  • There are concerns about animal cruelty from past Neuralink testing, which the company denies.

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