The First Human Receives Neuralink Brain Chip Implant
Noland Arbaugh, a 29-year-old paralyzed man, made history by becoming the first human to have a Neuralink computer chip implanted in his brain. The chip, equipped with 1,000 electrodes, gathers data about brain activity and movement intention, allowing Arbaugh to move a computer cursor with his thoughts.
During a live stream with a Neuralink engineer, Arbaugh demonstrated his ability to play online chess and toggle music using only his thoughts. The surgery to implant the chip was successful, with Arbaugh experiencing no cognitive impairments since.
Despite facing challenges, Arbaugh expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be part of this groundbreaking technology. Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk, has faced criticism for lack of transparency regarding their technology and human trials. However, the US FDA approved human trials for the brain chip last year, with Arbaugh being the first test subject.
Arbaugh acknowledges that the chip technology is still a work in progress, but he mentioned that it has already changed his life. While admitting the technology is not perfect, he remains hopeful for the impact Neuralink may have on the world in the future.
The successful implantation of the Neuralink brain chip in Arbaugh marks a significant step forward in neurotechnology. As the technology continues to evolve, it holds the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with computers and the world around us.
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