- Musk updates Neuralink’s progress.
- Second patient to receive implant soon.
- Future goals include “cybernetic superpowers” for thousands.
Zapping into the future
Elon Musk recently provided an update on Neuralink’s brain-chip technology during a livestream on X.
The CEO outlined the company’s progress and shared his vision for the future of this groundbreaking innovation.
Neuralink’s primary focus remains on treating neurological conditions, but Musk hinted at more ambitious goals down the line.
Chips ahoy!
The first Neuralink patient, Noland Arbaugh, received his implant in January and has reported significant improvements in his quality of life.
Musk announced that a second patient is expected to receive an implant soon, following a brief delay due to health issues.
The company is also developing a new device that promises double the bandwidth of its predecessor, potentially offering enhanced capabilities.
A chip off the old block
Looking ahead, Musk envisions a world where Neuralink technology could provide “cybernetic superpowers” by integrating Tesla’s Optimus robot limbs for those who have lost them.
He projects that within a few years, thousands of people could be testing the brain chip, pending technical progress and regulatory approval.
However, Musk reassured viewers that Neuralink has not implanted chips in unsuspecting individuals – at least, not yet.
