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 efforts to connect the nervous system to machines. The company has improved its devices with more electrodes and longer battery life since the first implant a year ago. Musk stated that Neuralink aims to implant devices in 20 to 30 more people this year. Previous patients have reported using the implants to play video games and learn design software, showcasing the technology's potential benefits. Neuralink's approach involves robotic surgery to implant flexible electrodes, which may record from more neurons than other devices. However, other companies are also advancing in brain-computer interface technology, with numerous trials underway.