Key Points:
- Neuralink is testing its second patient and aims for more by year-end.
- The technology enhances human capabilities and seeks AI symbiosis.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink is advancing its brain-computer interface technology, moving to its second test patient. In a recent update, Musk revealed that the company aims to have several patients by year’s end, pending regulatory approval.
The first implant, installed in Noland Arbaugh, allowed him to play chess, control a computer, and learn languages using his mind. However, the initial threads retracted, reducing effectiveness. Neuralink plans deeper and more precise implantations to enhance performance.
Musk envisions the technology expanding human capabilities, from restoring vision to potentially enabling infrared or ultraviolet vision. The goal is to create a seamless interface between the brain and AI, allowing rapid data communication. Musk foresees a future where Neuralink’s robotic surgery system can quickly install implants, granting users enhanced abilities. This advancement aims not only to treat neurological conditions but also to achieve human-AI symbiosis.