Overview

• Neuralink received FDA approval and opened recruitment for first human trials of its brain implant device to help paralyzed patients control computers.
• The trials aim to evaluate safety and functionality of Neuralink's robotic surgical implant procedure and wireless brain-computer interface.
• Goals include enabling paralyzed patients to control cursors or keyboards with thoughts and eventually restoring full body movement.
• Neuralink faced allegations of animal mistreatment leading to painful deaths during testing.
• Musk claims the device could also improve human-AI communication and address existential threats posed by artificial intelligence.