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Neuralink patient said he asked about reports of botched brain-chip surgeries on monkeys

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Neuralink patient said he asked about reports of botched brain-chip surgeries on monkeys

Noland Arbaugh, Neuralink's first patient, defends his decision to get the brain implant, stating that he researched and found the negative reports about animal testing to be inaccurate. Neuralink has been facing criticism for alleged mistreatment of animals in testing, with records indicating "extreme suffering." The US Department of Agriculture also investigated reports of animal mistreatment. Arbaugh claims that the monkeys were treated better than him during the process. He is positive about his experience so far but mentions feeling the implant in his head when bumped. Neuralink aims to create a symbiotic relationship between humans and machines.

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

Inshorts · 6m 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 new monkey death claims spur fresh demands for an SEC investigation

Wired · 1y ago

Elon Musk’s new monkey death claims spur fresh demands for an SEC investigation

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.

Musk says Neuralink's next product to restore vision in blind people

Twitter · 1y ago

Musk says Neuralink's next product to restore vision in blind people

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.

Elon Musk should face an SEC probe over his claims that no monkeys died as a result of Neuralink implants

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Elon Musk should face an SEC probe over his claims that no monkeys died as a result of Neuralink implants

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.

USA Lawmakers ask SEC to launch fraud investigation on Elon Musk

Wired · 1y ago

USA Lawmakers ask SEC to launch fraud investigation on Elon Musk

Federal regulators are being urged to investigate whether Elon Musk misled investors in his brain-chip startup Neuralink by withholding information about the deaths of animals involved in its experiments. Members of the US House of Representatives allege that Musk made false statements regarding the deaths of 12 macaque monkeys during experiments conducted between 2018 and 2020. The lawmakers have asked the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an investigation into possible securities fraud. Musk had claimed that no animals died as a result of Neuralink implants, but evidence suggests otherwise.

2nd brain implant went well, patient can play video games: Neuralink

Inshorts · 11m ago

2nd brain implant went well, patient can play video games: Neuralink

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".

Watch Neuralink's first human patient play 'Mario Kart' with his mind

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Watch Neuralink's first human patient play 'Mario Kart' with his mind

Neuralink showcased a video of its first human patient using a brain-chip implant to play "Mario Kart". The patient, Noland Arbaugh, a quadriplegic who was paralyzed from the neck down, expressed how the device has allowed him to regain some independence and participate in activities he enjoyed before the accident. The video demonstrated Arbaugh's ability to control his player in the game using his mind. Neuralink aims to bring more independence to paralyzed individuals through their brain-computer interface technology.

Musk's Neuralink shows first brain-chip patient playing online chess

Reuters · 1y ago

Musk's Neuralink shows first brain-chip patient playing online chess

Elon Musk's brain-chip startup Neuralink livestreamed its first patient using a chip implanted in his brain to play online chess. Noland Arbaugh, a 29-year-old paralyzed patient, was able to control a computer cursor using his mind through the Neuralink device. Arbaugh expressed gratitude for being given the ability to play games again and highlighted the life-changing impact of the technology. However, experts caution that this is still in the early stages, with more work needed. The FDA also recently found problems with record keeping and quality controls for animal experiments conducted by Neuralink.

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.

'Demonstrating telepathy': Neuralink's first brain chip patient plays chess with his mind

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

'Demonstrating telepathy': Neuralink's first brain chip patient plays chess with his mind

Elon Musk's brain chip startup, Neuralink, live-streamed a patient playing online chess using their chip implant to control the mouse. Neuralink is testing its brain implant technology to help people with paralysis control external devices with their thoughts. The patient, Noland Arbaugh, was paralyzed below the shoulder after a diving accident. Arbaugh described the surgery to implant the chip as "super easy" and expressed gratitude for being able to play games again. While acknowledging some challenges, Arbaugh emphasized the undeniable benefits of the technology. Neuralink's goal is to ultimately enable telepathic communication and control of devices through thoughts.

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