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Neuralink could do 1st human trial of brain chips this year: Musk

Inshorts · 2y ago

Neuralink could do 1st human trial of brain chips this year: Musk

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.

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Sam Altman, OpenAI will reportedly back a startup that takes on Musk’s Neuralink | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 15d ago

Sam Altman, OpenAI will reportedly back a startup that takes on Musk’s Neuralink | TechCrunch

Sam Altman is reportedly co-founding Merge Labs, a brain-to-computer interface startup potentially backed by OpenAI, to rival Elon Musk's Neuralink. Merge Labs aims to innovate how humans interact with technology, possibly heralding the "singularity"—the merging of humans with tech. Neuralink, founded by Musk, is developing brain-implant chips for those with paralysis. Talks about Merge Labs are ongoing, with no formal announcement, as both Altman and Musk pursue transforming human-tech interaction.

Elon Musk envisions, ‘Phones to go obsolete, Neuralink users will lead the way.’

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Elon Musk envisions, ‘Phones to go obsolete, Neuralink users will lead the way.’

Elon Musk envisions a future where Neuralink brain chip users will no longer need phones, according to a tweet he responded to. Neuralink, Musk's neurotechnology company, recently implanted its brain chip in a human for the first time, resulting in promising progress for the recipient. The company is now seeking a second participant for its clinical trials, aiming to enable individuals to control their computer and phone through their mind. A video showcasing the first trial patient's progress was also shared by Neuralink.

Musk's Neuralink implants 3rd human with brain-computer device

Inshorts · 7m ago

Musk's Neuralink implants 3rd human with brain-computer device

Neuralink founder Elon Musk said their brain-computer device has been implanted in a third patient and the company has plans for about 20 to 30 more implants in 2025. "We've got now three humans with Neuralinks implanted and they're all working well," Musk said. Neuralink implanted the first brain chip in a human in January last year.

Elon Musk's Neuralink to start human trials for brain implant

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Elon Musk's Neuralink to start human trials for brain implant

Elon Musk's brain-chip startup Neuralink has received approval to conduct the first human trial of its brain implant for paralysis patients. The trial aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of Neuralink's wireless brain-computer interface in enabling people with paralysis to control external devices using their thoughts. Individuals with paralysis caused by cervical spinal cord injury or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis may qualify for the trial.

Musk denies report his AI company secures $500 million toward $1 billion funding goal

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Musk denies report his AI company secures $500 million toward $1 billion funding goal

Elon Musk denies reports that his artificial intelligence (AI) company, Neuralink, has secured $500 million towards its $1 billion funding goal. The denial comes amidst speculation about the company's progress in developing brain-computer interface technology. Musk has previously stated that Neuralink aims to create devices that can be implanted in the human brain to enhance cognitive abilities.

Elon Musk confirms second brain implant by Neuralink

Inshorts · 1y ago

Elon Musk confirms second brain implant by Neuralink

Billionaire Elon Musk confirmed on Lex Fridman's podcast that Neuralink has successfully implanted its second brain-computer interface in a human. "So far, so good. It looks like we've got...400 electrodes that are providing signals," Musk said on the performance of the second brain implant. The first interface was implanted in 29-year-old Noland Arbaugh, who is paralysed in all four limbs.

Musk's Neuralink raises $280 mn led by PayPal Co-founder's fund

Reuters

Reuters · 2y ago

Musk's Neuralink raises $280 mn led by PayPal Co-founder's fund

Elon Musk's brain implant company, Neuralink, has garnered $280 million in investment from a funding round spearheaded by Founders Fund, co-founded by Peter Thiel, a PayPal luminary. This achievement comes several months after Neuralink obtained authorization for its inaugural human clinical trial. Although Neuralink didn't disclose the precise valuation resulting from the funding, the startup expressed immense enthusiasm for its forthcoming endeavors in a statement on X.

Neuralink rival Synchron takes stake in medical component maker Acquandas

Reuters · 1y ago

Neuralink rival Synchron takes stake in medical component maker Acquandas

Synchron, a competitor of Neuralink, has acquired an equity stake in medical component maker Acquandas in an effort to improve its brain implant manufacturing operations. While both Synchron and Neuralink are developing brain implants, Synchron is currently ahead in the process. The company conducted a small US trial for its brain implant device last year, targeting patients with severe paralysis. The size of the stake and financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.

Elon Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in first human.

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Elon Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in first human.

Elon Musk's Neuralink has successfully implanted a brain chip in a human for the first time. This breakthrough technology aims to merge human brains with artificial intelligence to enhance cognitive abilities. The chip, called the "Link," was implanted in the brain of a pig initially, and now in a human subject for testing purposes. The long-term vision of Neuralink is to enable people with neurological disorders to regain normal brain functions and eventually achieve symbiosis with AI.

Neuralink to implant second brain chip next week, says Elon Musk

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Neuralink to implant second brain chip next week, says Elon Musk

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.

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