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Elon Musk’s Neuralink Implants Brain Chip in First Human

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Neuralink has successfully implanted a brain chip in its first human patient.

  • Neuralink’s first product would be named Telepathy which would be beneficial for those who lost their limbs. 
  • Neuralink has done various extensive tests on animals. In these tests, monkeys were able to play computer games using their brains.
  • It is an American neurotechnology company.
  • It implants brain-computer interfaces. 
  • It was founded in 2016 by Elon Musk 
  • Neuralink’s brain implant seeks to assist individuals with traumatic injuries in controlling computers solely through their thoughts.
  • Its goal is to enhance human abilities significantly by addressing neurological conditions like Parkinson’s.

What is a Brain Implant?

Neuralink

  • Brain implants are intricate tools that directly connect the brain and external technology. 
  • They function by turning signals from the brain into commands that can operate different devices, like computers, artificial limbs, or robots. 
  • This connection happens through groups of electrodes strategically placed to catch brain activity and understand its messages.

Applications of Brain Implants

  • Medical Treatment: Brain implants help treat neurological issues like Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy.
  • Assistive Technology: Brain implants can give direct control over prosthetic limbs which in turn offers more independence to people with physical disabilities.
  • Cognitive Enhancement: Implants may enhance memory, learning, and information processing.

Challenges 

  • Opposition from Animal Rights Groups:
    • Animal rights groups such as the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, have raised concerns about tests on primates by Neuralink. 
  • Safety and Reliability:
    • Its safety and reliability is also questionable. Glitches or malfunctions could have serious consequences, so rigorous testing is necessary.
  • Privacy and Security:
    • Brain implants can create problems with data privacy.
    • Protecting neural information from unauthorised access is important to prevent privacy breaches.

News Source: Business standard

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