Neuralink Achieves Milestone with Second Brain-Computer Interface Implant

Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk, has successfully implanted its brain-computer interface device in a second patient, enabling paralyzed individuals to control digital devices with their thoughts, The Guardian reported yesterday.

This follows the success of the first patient, Noland Arbaugh, who can now play video games and browse the internet using the implant.

Musk reported that the second participant, also with a spinal cord injury, has 400 of the device’s 1,024 electrodes functioning well. While the surgery date remains undisclosed, Musk expressed optimism about the results, stating, “It seems to have gone extremely well.”

Neuralink plans to expand its clinical trials, aiming to implant devices in eight more patients this year.