Elon Musk has disclosed that the inaugural recipient of Neuralink’s brain implant has engaged with social media using solely the telepathic device. Musk shared the patient’s inaugural tweet on X, where the patient, Noland Arbaugh, expressed gratitude for being reinstated on the platform after being mistakenly flagged as a bot by Twitter.
Arbaugh’s tweet, which humorously references his newfound cyborg-like abilities, elicited a significant response from users, who commended him and lauded the capabilities of Neuralink. His ability to communicate via social media solely through his thoughts marks a significant milestone, especially considering his paralysis from the shoulders down.
Despite his physical limitations, Arbaugh was able to play chess on a computer using only his mind, highlighting the potential of Neuralink’s technology to empower individuals with disabilities. He likened his newfound ability to having “the force,” a reference to the telepathic powers depicted in the Star Wars series.
Neuralink, spearheaded by Elon Musk, aims to leverage its chip technology to enhance the lives of people with disabilities and paralysis. The successful integration of the chip in Arbaugh’s case is seen as a promising step towards achieving this goal. The company is optimistic about expanding the implant’s usage to more patients in the future, facilitating further testing and eventual widespread adoption.
Neuralink plans to provide additional updates on X regarding Arbaugh’s progress and the additional capabilities enabled by the brain chip implant. This development underscores Neuralink’s potential to make a profound impact on the lives of individuals in need of such technology.
