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Elon Musk’s Neuralink Is Ready to Implant a Second Volunteer

Jul 15, 2024
Elon Musk discusses Neuralink's latest efforts to implant a second volunteer with a brain implant, aiming to assist paralyzed individuals and provide artificial vision. They explore the technology for aiding disabilities, improving functionality, and Musk's vision of merging human and AI.
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  • Neuralink is refining brain implant placement to enhance functionality for controlling external devices with thoughts.
  • Neuralink aims to merge human and digital intelligence through BCI technology to mitigate AI-related risks.

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Neuralink's Second Volunteer Implant: Development and Improvements

Elon Musk's Neuralink is preparing to implant a second individual with the company's experimental brain implant. Following issues with their first participant, Neuralink is refining the surgical procedure and device placement to enhance functionality. The brain-computer interface aims to allow individuals to control external devices using their thoughts, with a focus on aiding paralyzed individuals and potentially restoring vision to the blind. Neuralink's long-term goal is to merge human and digital intelligence through BCI technology to address AI-related risks.

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