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Elon Musk’s Neuralink looking for people to trial its brain-computer chip

Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company Neuralink has opened the application process for people who want to be implanted with its brain-computer interface device, despite criticism over its safety

Musk has previously claimed that his BCI ‘will enable someone with paralysis to use a smartphone with their mind’ (Image: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company Neuralink has revealed it is looking for people to trial its brain-computer chip, despite fierce criticism of its ‘deadly’ animal tests.

The company got the green light from an independent review board to start their brain-computer interface testing on people suffering from paralysis from from cervical spinal cord injuries or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Musk has previously claimed that his BCI “will enable someone with paralysis to use a smartphone with their mind faster than someone using thumbs.”

He and his company will now initiate recruitment for the first human trial of its brain implant, but neither stated the number of participants to be enrolled in the trial, which is expected to span approximately six years. During the study, a robot will implant the chip in a brain region responsible for the intention to move. Musk’s aim is for the person’s thoughts to control a computer cursor or keyboard.

Source : https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/elon-musks-neuralink-looking-people-30983996

Musk’s Neuralink to start human trial of brain implant for paralysis patients

Neuralink logo and Elon Musk photo are seen in this illustration taken, December 19, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Acquire Licensing Rights

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup Neuralink said on Tuesday it has received approval from an independent review board to begin recruitment for the first human trial of its brain implant for paralysis patients.

Those with paralysis due to cervical spinal cord injury or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis may qualify for the study, it said, but did not reveal how many participants would be enrolled in the trial, which will take about six years to complete.

The study will use a robot to surgically place a brain-computer interface (BCI) implant in a region of the brain that controls the intention to move, Neuralink said, adding that its initial goal is to enable people to control a computer cursor or keyboard using their thoughts alone.

The company, which had earlier hoped to receive approval to implant its device in 10 patients, was negotiating a lower number of patients with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after the agency raised safety concerns, according to current and former employees. It is not known how many patients the FDA ultimately approved.

Source: https://www.reuters.com/technology/musks-neuralink-start-human-trials-brain-implant-2023-09-19/

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