Elon Musk has revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that NeuraLink has conducted its first human trial and successfully implanted his brain chip. A brain scientist startup is creating a “Telepathy” product to allow people to control devices through their thoughts alone.
NeuraLink was approved for human studies in May 2023, and Musk himself has confirmed that he will receive the implant. However, the company has been repeatedly accused of violating the Animal Welfare Act. Musk is also accused of misleading investors about NeuraLink’s security and may face charges for alleged securities fraud.
Elon Musk Reveals First Human Trial of NeuraLink
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Musk has revealed that NeuraLink has made another major advance in its human telepathy project. The billionaire and tech entrepreneur posted about the human experiment on X. In it, he revealed that the unidentified patient “received the implant” and is now “recovering well.”
His tweet further revealed that preliminary results from the experiment “show promising neuronal spike detection.” Musk did not share further information about the procedure for implanting the chip or details about the patient’s condition.
Implanted brain chips are quarter-sized chip implants that house dozens of tiny thread-like electrodes. These electrodes are surgically implanted into the human brain and, once a connection is established, can transmit electrical signals from neurons. follow Reutersthe chip is placed in the area that controls the will and intention of the body to move and perform basic functions.
The first human received an implant from @Neuralink yesterday and getting better.
Preliminary results show promising neuronal spike detection.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 29, 2024
After Musk tweeted about NeuraLink’s milestone, users on the social media platform were divided, with some praising the business mogul and others questioning the security.
One commented, “I remember the outrage about the wild conspiracy that the COVID vaccine contains microchips. The same clowns have no problem with this.”
Another said, “Elon Musk says the first patients to receive brain chips from his company Neuralink are showing promising results, which by his standards means they didn’t explode or catch fire.”
One Netizen even called Musk the Anti-Christ, saying, “ELON MUSK IS THE ANTI-CHRIST. HE’S THE ONLY ONE WHO COMPLETELY CURES PUTTING MICROCHIPS IN PEOPLE’S HEADS. THIS IS A F—– FACT !!!!!!!!”
Elon Musk’s NeuraLink Is Creating a ‘Telepathy’ Product
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On Monday afternoon, Musk took to Twitter to reveal that NeuraLink’s first product is called “Telepathy.” He previously announced that the brain implant itself would be called “Link.” It is unclear whether “Telepathy” and “Link” are the same or different products.
In a subsequent tweet, Musk revealed more about the “Telepathy” product. He said the brain chip would allow people to control devices, especially phones and computers, through their thoughts alone.
He wrote, “Early adopters are those who have lost the use of their limbs. Imagine if Stephen Hawking could communicate faster than a fast typist or an auctioneer. That is the goal.” Musk also said the company aims to restore vision, even for those born blind, and restore “full body function.”
They Are Approved For Human Testing In 2023
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follow CNBCNeuraLink was approved by the Food and Drug Administration for human trials for the brain chip in May 2023. Neuralink then began recruiting participants in September.
In 2022, Musk himself confirmed on Twitter that he too will receive a brain chip implant once it is ready. His tweet read, “You can install a Neuralink device right now, and you’ll never know. I mean, hypothetically…. In fact, in one of these demos, I will.”
His announcement of a successful human NeuraLink implant comes after a well-known June 2023 procedure from their competitor, Precision Neuroscience. It is likely to prompt companies to speed up their testing.
Elon Musk’s NeuraLink Accused of Violating Animal Welfare
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Since Musk created NeuraLink in 2016, they have been attacked with various accusations of Animal Welfare violations. However, a December 2022 report from Reuters revealed the Department of Agriculture conducted an investigation and found only one violation. The only violation was a self-reported 2019 incident, in which a surgeon used an unapproved sealant to seal a hole drilled into the skull of a test monkey.
Musk himself has received multiple allegations of securities fraud. In November, four lawmakers called for an investigation into Musk from the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The allegation is that Musk misled NeuraLink investors about the safety of the company’s products.
This is due to reports that animal testing has caused various health problems for monkeys, including brain swelling, seizures, and paralysis. Earlier this month, NeuraLink was fined $2,480 for violating US Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations regarding the movement of hazardous materials.
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