Elon Musk announces third successful Neuralink brain chip implant

Elon Musk announced that Neuralink has successfully implanted its brain-computer device in a third patient. The company plans to conduct 20 to 30 more implants this year, with all three current implants functioning well. Neuralink's technology allows patients with neurological conditions to control devices using their thoughts. The company has two FDA-registered studies, one enabling paralyzed individuals to operate computers and another for controlling robotic arms. Previously, Neuralink implanted its first device in a patient in early 2024, followed by a second implant later that year. The implants use ultra-fine threads to decode brain signals and connect wirelessly to external devices.