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Neuralink Patient Can Control Computer Mouse with Mind, Says Musk

We’re beginning to see a glimpse of the future here with Neuralink, Elon Musk’s company that puts a chip inside a human’s brain. The first patient implanted with Neuralink’s device has successfully controlled a computer mouse through thought alone. Musk shared this significant achievement during a Spaces session on the social media platform X, stating, […]

Neuralink Ditches Delaware for Nevada Incorporation Instead

Elon Musk’s Neuralink, known for its brain implant technology, has officially relocated its incorporation from Delaware to Nevada. This strategic move was confirmed by the Nevada Secretary of State’s office and communicated to the company’s shareholders via a notice. The shift, finalized on Thursday, comes in the wake of Musk’s public criticism of Delaware, where […]

First Human Receives Neuralink Brain Implant, ‘Recovering Well’

Elon Musk announced this afternoon that Neuralink, his neurotechnology company, has successfully implanted its first brain-computer interface (BCI) device in a human patient. The individual who received the implant is “recovering well,” said Musk, adding initial results are indicating effective neuron spike detection. This significant milestone follows Neuralink’s statement in September 2023 about receiving approval […]

Neuralink Begins Recruitment for First Human Clinical Trials

Elon Musk’s Neuralink has announced the initiation of its first-in-human clinical trial, known as the PRIME Study (Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface), following approval from an independent institutional review board and the first hospital site. The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of Neuralink’s fully implantable, wireless brain-computer interface (BCI) for enabling […]

FDA Approves Neuralink’s Landmark Human Clinical Trials

Elon Musk’s cutting-edge neurotechnology company, Neuralink, announced on Thursday that it has secured approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to kickstart its first human clinical trial. This milestone marks a significant leap forward in Neuralink’s quest to build advanced interfaces between the human brain and artificial intelligence. Back in March, it was […]

Neuralink Shares Cryptic Teaser for November 30 ‘Show and Tell’ Event

Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink recently shared a cryptic teaser for its upcoming “Show and Tell” event, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 30. The 14-second video posted by the neurotechnology startup on Twitter served as an invitation to the event, depicting the phrase “please join us for […]

Neuralink ‘Show & Tell’ Event Delayed to Nov. 30

Celebrity billionaire Musk announced in a tweet on Sunday morning that Neuralink has delayed its “show & tell” event by a month, moving it to November 30. Neuralink show & tell now on Nov 30 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 23, 2022   Neuralink is a neurotechnology company working on computer-brain interfaces that will allow […]

Neuralink Releases Animal Welfare Statement Following Criticism

Neuralink shared a statement and video detailing its commitment to animal welfare on Monday, following a wave of criticism after reports surfaced of the company’s mistreatment of monkeys. Reports unfolded last week saying that UC Davis and Neuralink’s test treatment monkeys faced “extreme suffering” throughout experiments after animal rights activists lodged a lawsuit against the […]

Neuralink May Start Human Trials Soon for Brain Implant Chips

Elon Musk’s brain-implant company Neuralink showed off a monkey using the technology to play ping pong with its mind last year, and a new report shows that the company is inching closer to beginning trials with humans. Neuralink is currently hiring for a clinical trial director, signalling the company could be nearing plans to begin […]

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Raises $205 Million in Funding Round

Funding will likely allow for more banana smoothies for the monkey, Pager Elon Musk’s Neuralink announced on Thursday it has raised a Series C funding round of $205 million USD. The funding round was led by led by Vy Capital, with participation from Google Ventures, DFJ Growth, Valor Equity Partners, Craft Ventures, Founders Fund, and […]

Watch a Monkey with Neuralink Play Pong with its Mind [VIDEO]

On Thursday evening, Elon Musk retweeted a video from his company Neuralink, showing off what he describes as, “monkey plays Pong with his mind.” “A monkey is literally playing a video game telepathically using a brain chip!!”, said an ecstatic Musk. Monkey plays Pong with his mind https://t.co/35NIFm4C7T — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 9, 2021 […]