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Should We Be Concerned About Elon's Neurolink?

Is The Mic Still On

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Neuralink Receives FDA Approval to Conduct First Human Clinical Study

Elon Musk's startup company, Neuralink, received approval from the FDA to conduct its first human clinical study. This suggests that people with severe degenerative diseases like ALS may someday regain the ability to type and move cursors with their minds. A BCI is a device that interprets brain impulses and converts them into commands for external technologies.

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