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Elon is Ready to Put a Chip in Your Brain & YouTube Hates Ad Blockers

Nov 8, 2023
27:30
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Elon Musk's brain implant startup gets approval for surgical trials. YouTube's ad blocker problem may break EU Law. Ray Dalio's hedge fund publishes spicy book. Ram rolls out hybrid EV truck. Americans love drive-thrus. Best place to retire in the US.
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  • Elon Musk's company, Neuralink, has received approval to start surgical trials for its brain implant startup, which aims to convert thoughts into computer commands.
  • YouTube's crackdown on ad blockers is driven by the significant revenue generated from advertising on the platform, amounting to $22 billion this year.

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Neuralink's First Clinical Trial

Elon Musk's company, Neuralink, is searching for human volunteers for its first clinical trial. The trial involves surgically inserting tiny wires and electrodes into the brain to analyze brain activity and convert thoughts into computer commands. The ideal candidates are quadriplegics under 40 years old.

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