Elon Musk, known for his audacious innovations, announced a significant development involving Neuralink, his brain-computer interface (BCI) company. He claims that the first human implanted with Neuralink’s chip has recovered fully and can control a computer mouse using only their thoughts.
“The patient seems to have made a full recovery, with no ill effects that we are aware of,” Musk stated during a late-night event on the social media platform X. “They are able to move a mouse around the screen by just thinking.”
While Neuralink hasn’t provided further details, this news marks a potential step forward in BCI technology. The initial goal of the human trials, which began last month, was to enable individuals to control a computer cursor or keyboard with their thoughts.
However, Musk’s ambitions for Neuralink stretch far beyond simple computer interaction. He envisions the technology offering revolutionary treatments for various neurological and mental health conditions, including obesity, autism, depression, and schizophrenia.
Despite the potential, Neuralink has faced concerns about its safety protocols. Last month, Reuters reported that the company faced a fine for violating U.S. Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.
Further transparency and independent evaluation will be crucial as Neuralink progresses with its human trials and aims for more sophisticated mind-control applications. This initial news of a patient controlling a mouse with their thoughts, while promising, should be viewed with cautious optimism while awaiting further confirmation and details.
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