Problems with the implant

It is worth noting that the possibility of such complications was previously noted by doctors even before surgery. 24 Channels. They expressed concern about risks arising from the company’s lack of transparency. It also revealed that both Neuralink and federal regulators were aware of the risk of contact drift before implantation began.

Despite these warnings, Neuralink, led by co-founder Elon Musk, continued the procedure. The first patient, Noland Arbo, a paralyzed man, was reassured that there was no need to worry about the adverse effects seen in some test monkeys.

Searching for a second patient

Elon Musk announced on page X that Neuralink is accepting applications for a second bidder for its Telepathy cybernetic brain implant, which it claims allows you to control phones and computers with just your thoughts.

How did the Neuralink chip affect the life of the first patient?

• Arbo, who was paralyzed after a diving accident in 2016, initially noticed a significant improvement in his ability to interact with technology after the implant. It can even play video games like Mario Kart and Civilization VI.
• But the experience was not without failure. Arbaugh described the emotional challenges of losing functionality when the cords were cut: “It was very, very difficult to give up all the wonderful things I was able to do,” Arbaugh said.
• Neuralink has since adjusted its algorithm to bring some functionality to Arbo, but the long-term success of the implant remains unclear.

• Arbo remains optimistic, however, and has expressed interest in continuing the program and receiving an improved version of the implant in the future. “I want to improve. I hope they include me on the list,” he said.