Elon Musk announces third patient receives Neuralink brain implant

Elon Musk announced that a third patient has received a Neuralink brain implant, part of ongoing research in brain-computer interfaces. The company has improved its devices since the first implant a year ago, aiming to test 20 to 30 more this year. 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 similar successes. Other companies are conducting over 45 trials in this field, exploring various approaches. Neuralink's method involves robotic surgery to implant flexible electrodes, potentially recording from more neurons than competitors. However, other firms are advancing with less invasive techniques. The FDA oversees the testing process to ensure safety and ethical standards.