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Musk says Neuralink's next product to restore vision in blind people
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1y ago
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Elon Musk has said his brain chip startup Neuralink's next product will restore vision in blind people. "Blindsight is the next Neuralink product after Telepathy," Musk commented on a video posted on X. "I should mention that the Blindsight implant is already working in monkeys. Resolution will be low at first...but ultimately may exceed normal human vision," he added.
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Elon Musk says Neuralink's first patient can move a computer mouse 'by just thinking'
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1y ago
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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.
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Elon Musk Says Neuralink's First Patient Can Move a Computer Mouse With Their Thoughts
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1y ago
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In a recent event, Elon Musk announced that the first person to receive a Neuralink brain chip implant is now able to control a computer mouse with their thoughts. The patient has reportedly made a full recovery and is able to move the mouse and click on the screen using only their brain. Although there is no evidence to support these claims yet, if true, this could be a significant advancement for technology. Neuralink's first product, called "Telepathy," is aimed at helping people who have lost the use of their limbs. However, there have been criticisms regarding the lack of transparency and ethical considerations surrounding Neuralink's research.
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Elon Musk should face an SEC probe over his claims that no monkeys died as a result of Neuralink implants
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1y ago
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Lawmakers are calling for an investigation into Elon Musk's claims regarding the deaths of Neuralink's test monkeys. Four members of the House of Representatives have written to the SEC, asking the regulator to probe into Musk for securities fraud. Musk previously stated that no monkey had died due to the brain chip, despite reports of health issues and euthanizations of the monkeys. Critics argue that Musk misled investors about the safety of Neuralink's implant. Neuralink has received FDA approval to begin human trials and plans to operate on thousands of people in the coming years.
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Elon Musk’s Neuralink to implant Blindsight prosthesis in a human by 2025 end
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4m 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.
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‘Most enduring gift to humankind’: Anand Mahindra excited about Elon Musk-owned Neuralink’s ‘Blindsight’ device | Mint
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11m ago
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Chairperson of Mahindra and Mahindra, Anand Mahindra, praised Elon Musk's latest neurotechnology innovation. Sharing Musk's post about Neuralink's Blindsight device, Mahindra stated that if the device lives up to expectations, it could be Musk's most enduring gift to humankind. Musk's post detailed the capabilities of the Blindsight device, which aims to restore vision to those with blindness. The device has received a "Breakthrough Device" designation from the FDA, allowing for expedited development and review processes. While the initial visual output may be low-resolution, future iterations could potentially surpass natural human vision.
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Elon Musk's Neuralink gets FDA breakthrough device tag for 'Blindsight' implant
Economic Times
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11m ago
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Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain-chip startup, has received FDA's breakthrough device designation for its experimental implant designed to restore vision. The device, called Blindsight, aims to enable sight for individuals who have lost both eyes and their optic nerve. Neuralink's brain chip interface, implanted within the skull, could potentially help disabled patients move, communicate, and see again. The company is also testing an implant to assist paralyzed patients in using digital devices through thoughts alone. Neuralink successfully implanted the device in a second patient earlier this year.
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Elon Musk says he's bringing back Vine's archive | TechCrunch
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11d ago
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Elon Musk revealed plans to restore Vine’s archive, a video app acquired by Twitter in 2012 that was shut down in 2016. Musk expressed interest in reviving the app, and following a user poll, he announced efforts to bring back the archive, although his focus might be leaning more towards AI advancements like Grok Imagine, an AI-based video creation tool. Vine's potential comeback remains uncertain amidst Musk's broader tech ambitions.
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Elon Musk hopes Neuralink test results will soon reveal that a patient controlled a phone with their thoughts
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1y ago
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Elon Musk reveals that more information about the first human Neuralink patient will be available soon. Musk expressed hope that by the end of the week, they would be able to report that the patient can control a phone and computer with their thoughts. The patient was implanted with a device called Telepathy, which enables control of various devices through thoughts. The results so far are promising, with positive neuron spike detection. Neuralink's chip, aimed at helping people regain limb function, has faced delays but received FDA approval in May 2023.
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Elon Musk’s new monkey death claims spur fresh demands for an SEC investigation
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1y ago
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission is being urged to investigate allegations that Elon Musk made misleading claims about the deaths of primates used for research by Neuralink, his brain-chip startup. An animal rights advocacy and research group claims that Musk's recent statements about the primates who died after implant surgeries are inaccurate and may amount to "possible securities fraud." This is the third letter sent to the SEC requesting an investigation into Musk's comments about Neuralink's test subjects. Records reviewed by WIRED suggest that the health conditions of the monkeys used in Neuralink's research were not terminal as claimed by Musk.
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Neuralink's first human patient able to control mouse through thinking, Musk says
Reuters
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1y ago
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Neuralink's first human patient, who was implanted with a brain-chip, has shown complete recovery, according to Elon Musk. The patient is now able to control a computer mouse by just thinking. Neuralink aims to gather as many mouse button clicks as possible from the patient. The startup, with a valuation of $5 billion, envisions its technology being used to treat conditions such as obesity, autism, depression, and schizophrenia. However, the company has faced scrutiny and a fine for violating transportation rules.
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