The first human patient implanted with a brain-chip from Neuralink can now control a computer mouse using their thoughts, according to Elon Musk, the company’s founder. Musk said: “Progress is good, and the patient seems to have made a full recovery, with neural effects that we are aware of. Patient is able to move a mouse around the screen by just thinking.” The start-up successfully implanted the chip in its first human patient last month, after receiving approval for human trial recruitment. The initial goal of the study is to enable people to control a computer cursor or keyboard using their thoughts. Musk has ambitious plans for Neuralink, including treating conditions like obesity, autism, depression, and schizophrenia. However, the company has faced scrutiny over its safety protocols and has been fined for violating transportation rules.
