Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company, has released a video showing the first human patient using its brain implant to control a mouse cursor and play a game of chess. The patient, 29-year-old Noland Arbaugh, was paralyzed in a diving accident eight years ago.
The Neuralink implant allows Arbaugh to control the cursor with his mind, using a technology that Musk describes as “telepathy.” The implant is wireless, transmitting data without the need for wires protruding through the skin.
While this technology is not entirely new, Neuralink’s approach is notable for its wireless transmission and ability to gather neural data. However, the company has faced criticism for its lack of transparency and treatment of animals in its trials. Other companies, such as BlackRock and Synchron, are also working on brain-computer interfaces.
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