Elon Musk revealed that Neuralink is gearing up to implant its brain chip device in a second individual. The surgery is scheduled for “the next week or so.” Despite initial worries about the stability of Neuralink’s brain implant, Noland Arbaugh, the first recipient’s positive experience, described the procedure as “amazing” and “rewarding,” alleviating some concerns … Read more
The first participant in Elon Musk’s Neuralink ‘brain chip’ trial is thrilled with the experience and outcome of his procedure, calling it “amazing” and “rewarding.” In a groundbreaking procedure four months ago, 30-year-old Noland Arbaugh became the first person to receive a Neuralink implant, granting him the ability to control computers with his thoughts. This … Read more
Neuralink’s first human implant hit a snag last week, with reports suggesting tiny wires crucial for brain signal detection dislodged. Sources familiar with the matter revealed this issue has been known for years at Elon Musk’s company. Three sources familiar with the testing claim that animal trials conducted before last year’s US approval indicated a … Read more
Nolan Arbaugh, the first human with the Neuralink brain chip, claims he can consistently outmanoeuvre his friends in “Mario Kart” with mind control. This feat is awe-inspiring because he wins games most quadriplegics would struggle with. Early adopters of Neuralink’s brain chip report using it for extended gaming sessions, with some logging up to 12 … Read more
One of the co-founders of Neuralink, Benjamin Rapoport, has departed from the Elon Musk-led brain-computer interface company due to safety concerns. The departure of this top executive intensifies the ongoing debate about the safety and ethics of brain-computer interfaces. During a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal’s podcast “The Future of Everything,” Rapoport made … Read more
On Wednesday, Elon Musk-led neurotechnology company Neuralink made waves with a livestream showcasing its first brain implant patient, Noland Arbaugh, a 29-year-old quadriplegic man. Arbaugh demonstrated the ability to play video games and online chess using only his thoughts. Neuralink’s implant is designed to allow patients with severe physical limitations, such as those with cervical … Read more
During a 2024 India Today Conclave session, Tech Today editor Aayush Ailawadi interviewed Moran Cerf, a neuroscientist, Israeli security specialist, and professor at Columbia Business School. Cerf made a thought-provoking claim, suggesting that Elon Musk’s Neuralink technology might be vital in curing cancer. Discussing Musk’s Neuralink, which recently achieved its first human brain implant, Cerf … Read more
Experts believe that Elon Musk-led neurotechnology company Neuralink lacks transparency, while openly disregarding scientific and ethical norms. Neuralink raises concerns about patient safety and could end up setting back the entire field of neurotechnology, experts told Forbes, after the billionaire announced early success in the company’s first human trial. The first human received an implant … Read more
Mark Zuckerberg is not currently planning to jump on the Neuralink bandwagon. Notably, the Meta CEO is cautious about the early adoption of Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface. During his appearance on the “Morning Brew Daily” podcast, Zuckerberg voiced his cautious opinion on brain-computer interfaces. “One of the wilder things that we’re working on is this … Read more
Elon Musk has warned that the AI race is like a high-stakes poker game, where companies must continuously invest in AI hardware just to maintain their competitive edge in research and development. The 52-year-old tech mogul also noted that Tesla, his automotive company, which designs, manufactures and sells electric vehicles (EVs), will be spending over … Read more
