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The man with a mind-reading chip in his brain - thanks to Elon Musk


Published on 2025-03-23 08:22:22 - BBC
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  • Noland Arbaugh tells the BBC how being the first Neuralink patient has changed his life.

Elon Musk's company, Neuralink, has successfully implanted a brain-computer interface chip into a human for the first time, with the patient, Noland Arbaugh, reporting positive outcomes. Arbaugh, who is paralyzed from the shoulders down, can now control a computer cursor and play chess using only his thoughts, thanks to the Neuralink device. This breakthrough aims to help individuals with severe mobility issues regain some control over their environment. The chip, which was implanted in January, has allowed Arbaugh to perform tasks that were previously impossible for him, marking a significant step forward in the field of neurotechnology. However, the long-term effects and broader implications of such technology are still under scrutiny and development.

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