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Border Bill Drama & Neuralink’s First Implant | 1.31.24

Jan 31, 2024
15:06
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Bipartisan border legislation faces opposition, protestors face trial for demonstrations, Elon Musk announces Neuralink's brain chip implant with potential applications in computer control and medical treatment.
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  • The Senate is advancing bipartisan border legislation that Republicans argue incentivizes illegal immigration, while they advocate for reenacting previous border policies.
  • Neuralink's successful brain chip implantation raises ethical concerns about using brain-computer interface in warfare and aims to restore functionality and eyesight for paraplegics.

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Bipartisan Border Bill Faces Opposition from Republicans

Republicans argue that the border bill incentivizes illegal immigration by providing parole and work permits. They believe President Biden already has the tools to slow down illegal immigration and want to see the reenactment of previous border policies.

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