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Elon Muskโs Neuralink to implant Blindsight prosthesis in a human by 2025 end
Economic Times ยท 3m ago
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Elon Musk's Neuralink aims to implant its Blindsight visual prosthesis in a human by 2025's end, potentially restoring sight to the completely blind. Initially offering low-resolution vision, Blindsight aspires to eventually surpass normal human sight levels. Neuralink, founded in 2016, focuses on creating a brain interface to restore autonomy in individuals with medical challenges. The FDA granted Blindsight breakthrough status in 2022, and Neuralink has already conducted implant trials with human participants.
Neuralink video shows patient using brain implant to play chess on laptop
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Elon Musk's company Neuralink has released a video showing a paralyzed patient controlling a mouse cursor and playing chess using the brain implant technology. The patient, Noland Arbaugh, described the experience as using the Force from Star Wars. In addition to playing chess, Arbaugh was also able to play the video game Civilization VI for eight hours straight using the implant. Neuralink received permission from the FDA to conduct in-human clinical trials last year, and this video marks the first time a human using the implant has been shown. Critics have raised concerns about transparency and the ethical treatment of animals in Neuralink's trials.
Neuralink to implant second brain chip next week, says Elon Musk
Livemint ยท 1y ago
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Elon Musk's brain-computer startup, Neuralink, plans to implant its device into a second human patient within a week. The first patient, Noland Arbaugh, received the brain chip implant after a paralyzing accident in 2016. Neuralink executives have stated that the implant has become stable and they hope to have high single-digit implantations by the end of the year. The long-term goal of Neuralink is to establish a closer connection between human intelligence and digital intelligence, ultimately mitigating AI risks. The brain implant allows paralyzed patients to use digital devices through brain signals, enabling actions like moving a cursor on a screen.
The FDA reportedly identified quality-control issues at a Neuralink animal lab shortly after Elon Musk said the startup was cleared to start human tests
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reportedly found issues with record-keeping and quality controls for animal experiments at Elon Musk's Neuralink facility in California. The issues, identified between June 12 and 22, 2023, were not deemed significant enough for regulatory action by the FDA. Neuralink, which aims to implant brain chips to enable human-computer interaction, had announced FDA approval for human trials in May 2023. The company's Texas site did not have the same problems. This is not the first time Musk's ventures have faced regulatory scrutiny, with previous reports of mistreatment of animals and workplace safety concerns.
Elon Musk's Neuralink brain implant to ultimately help humans merge with AI is sparking debate over safety and ethics
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Elon Musk's company Neuralink has received FDA approval to begin human trials for its brain chip implant. The initial focus is to help patients with neurological conditions, such as paralysis and blindness, regain control over devices using their thoughts. However, Musk's long-term ambition is to achieve "symbiosis" between humans and artificial intelligence. Neuralink aims to improve human-to-AI communication and potentially enable functions like enhanced memory. The company has faced ethical scrutiny and criticism for missed projections and animal testing practices. Despite concerns, enthusiasts see the technology as a groundbreaking step toward merging humans with technology.
Neuralink could do 1st human trial of brain chips this year: Musk
Inshorts ยท 2y ago
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Elon Musk announced on Friday that Neuralink, his brain-chip startup, is aiming to conduct its initial human trial later this year. Musk stated that the startup intends to implant a patient who is tetraplegic or paraplegic. Neuralink received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration last month to proceed with human clinical trials. However, there are reportedly ongoing investigations into Neuralink's approach to animal experiments.
Exclusive: US lawmaker seeks answers on FDA inspection of Musk's Neuralink
Reuters ยท 1y ago
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A U.S. lawmaker, Representative Earl Blumenauer, has questioned the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its decision to allow Elon Musk's Neuralink to test its brain implant device in humans without conducting an inspection. Last June, FDA inspectors found issues with record keeping and quality controls for animal experiments at Neuralink. Blumenauer expressed concerns about alleged animal testing violations and requested an explanation from the FDA. Neuralink has not responded to these inquiries. Other brain implant companies, such as Synchron and Blackrock Neurotech, have also conducted human testing with their devices.
Elon Musk says Neuralink's first patient can move a computer mouse 'by just thinking'
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Elon Musk announced that Neuralink's first human patient with a brain-chip implant can control a computer mouse cursor using their mind. The patient has fully recovered since receiving the implant last month. Neuralink's goal is to give recipients the ability to move a mouse in various directions and perform tasks by just thinking. The implant, called Telepathy, could potentially allow people with limb loss to control their devices using their thoughts. Neuralink has gained FDA approval for human trials and is also working on a vision chip for the future.
US lawmaker seeks answers on FDA inspection of Musk's Neuralink
Economic Times ยท 1y ago
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Democratic U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer has raised concerns about the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision to allow Elon Musk's Neuralink to test its brain implant device in humans without prior inspection. The FDA had found issues with record keeping and quality controls for animal experiments conducted by Neuralink. Blumenauer highlighted reports of animal testing violations, rushed schedules, and concerns over data quality. He called on the FDA to justify its decision and address the alleged lapses. The FDA stated that it would respond directly to Blumenauer and that inspections are routinely conducted after approval for human trials. Neuralink has not yet responded to the issue.
2nd brain implant went well, patient can play video games: Neuralink
Inshorts ยท 11m ago
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Elon Musk's Neuralink said its second brain implant surgery in a human "went well". The patient, who suffers from a spinal cord injury, is able to use the chip to play video games like Counter-Strike 2 and design 3D objects, Neuralink said. Unlike the first case, the company said it found "no thread retraction in the second participant".
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