Elon Musk's Neuralink Reports Breakthrough as First Human Controls Computer with Mind
• First human recipient of Neuralink's brain implant reportedly controlled a computer mouse by thinking, according to founder Elon Musk • Neuralink aims to create a wireless brain-computer interface to allow paralysis patients to control devices with thoughts • Neuralink secured FDA approval in 2023 for first human trial of implantable device that records from individual neurons • Progress on human trial remains controversial due to past animal welfare concerns and current lack of transparency • Successful human trials could revolutionize communication and independence for paralysis patients