Elon Musk says that the first person has received a neural implant from his controversial brain chip startup Neuralink.
Musk revealed the information in a tweet posted on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter).
The tweet reads merely:
The first human received an implant from@Neuralinkyesterday and is recovering well.
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Initial results show promising neuron spike detection.
The identity of the patient that underwent the surgery is unknown.
Some experts contend that the technology could have benefits for people suffering from disabilities.
For years, the company tested its implants on animals.
Some, allegedly, died quite horriblyleading to accusations ofgrotesqueanimal abuse anda lawsuit from a physicians group.
Now, however, the company claims its operations are safe.
The startupreceived FDA approvalfor human clinical trials last May.
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