Elon Musk announced that Neuralink’s first human patient, implanted with a brain chip, can now control a computer mouse with their thoughts, showing complete recovery.
Musk highlighted the patient’s ability to navigate a computer without physical interaction during a social media event. He mentioned Neuralink’s effort to enhance the patient’s ability to click a mouse button. The company, however, has not commented on requests for more information.
An illustration captures the Neuralink logo alongside Musk’s silhouette, dating back to December 19, 2022. Following regulatory approval, Neuralink achieved its milestone of implanting a brain-computer interface in a patient, aiming to enable thought-based computer navigation. Musk envisions Neuralink’s technology addressing various conditions, emphasizing the potential for rapid, transformative treatments.
Despite a valuation of $5 billion, Neuralink faces scrutiny over safety and regulatory compliance. It was recently fined for hazardous material transportation violations.
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