In a groundbreaking development, Elon Musk’s Neuralink has successfully implanted its inaugural brain chip in a human, as reported by BBC.
The individual who received the brain chip, referred to as “telepathy,” is reportedly recovering well following the procedure conducted on Sunday.
After facing considerable criticism, Neuralink secured clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in May.
Elon Musk, the visionary behind the project, shared the news on his X account, stating, “Initial results show promising neuron spike detection.”
The company aims to establish connections between human brains and computers, potentially revolutionizing the treatment of conditions such as Alzheimer’s. Furthermore, Neuralink seeks to augment human capabilities, bringing them closer to parity with artificial intelligence.
In an interview, Musk expressed, “This ultimately has the potential to restore full body movement.” Additionally, Neuralink envisions playing a role in reducing AI and civilizational risks by significantly improving human-to-AI (and human-to-human) bandwidth. Musk emphasized the potential impact on individuals like Stephen Hawking.
While Musk wasn’t the pioneer in introducing brain chips, with Utah-based Blackrock Neurotech implanting its first brain-computer interfaces back in 2004, Neuralink’s recent achievement marks a significant step in this technological frontier.