Flailing Twitter boss Elon Musk is making the stuff of science fiction a reality with Neuralink, which purports to use electronic brain implants to help paralyzed people and enhance brain function. Last night (May 25), the company announced on Twitter that it received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to conduct the first clinical trial of its device in humans.
Neuralink said in the post, "This is the result of incredible work by the Neuralink team in close collaboration with the FDA and represents an important first step that will one day allow our technology to help many people."
The device in question is a microchip surgically inserted into the brain, connecting brain activity to a computer. The idea was originally to help restore function to people with debilitating conditions, but Musk has since altered course, suggesting it will be able to enhance brain activity and allow humans to keep up with artificial intelligence.
The Neuralink device has so far only been tested in animals. It's unclear when the clinical trials will begin.
Whether or not experimental surgery fan Grimes is still interested in getting the brain chip installed following her breakup with Musk is anyone's guess. Perhaps Kreayshawn and Lil Uzi Vert are still down for some cranial implants.
Neuralink said in the post, "This is the result of incredible work by the Neuralink team in close collaboration with the FDA and represents an important first step that will one day allow our technology to help many people."
The device in question is a microchip surgically inserted into the brain, connecting brain activity to a computer. The idea was originally to help restore function to people with debilitating conditions, but Musk has since altered course, suggesting it will be able to enhance brain activity and allow humans to keep up with artificial intelligence.
The Neuralink device has so far only been tested in animals. It's unclear when the clinical trials will begin.
Whether or not experimental surgery fan Grimes is still interested in getting the brain chip installed following her breakup with Musk is anyone's guess. Perhaps Kreayshawn and Lil Uzi Vert are still down for some cranial implants.
