Elon Musk announces third patient receives Neuralink brain implant as technology advances

Elon Musk announced that a third patient has received a Neuralink brain implant, part of ongoing advancements in brain-computer interface technology. The company has improved its devices with more electrodes, higher bandwidth, and longer battery life since the first implant a year ago. Musk stated that all three patients are doing well. The second patient, who has a spinal cord injury, is using the device to play video games and learn design software. The first patient has also reported positive experiences with gaming. Neuralink aims to implant devices in 20 to 30 more people this year. Other companies are also conducting similar research, with some using less invasive methods. The FDA has granted Neuralink permission to test its device in humans, but safety and feasibility remain under scrutiny.