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Neuralink livestreams first human patient playing chess with mind, Elon Musk reacts to video
Elon Musk took to X to share a video that shows his company Neuralink's first human patient playing chess with his mind.
Elon Musk’s brain science startup, Neuralink, shared an update about its first human patient on a video livestream. The clip shows a quadriplegic individual using the company’s brain implant to control a computer. The tech billionaire also reshared the video on X of this brain implant called "Telepathy".
In the video released by Neuralink, 29-year-old Noland Arbaugh, who is paralysed below his shoulders, demonstrates how he uses the implant to control his computer. In the video, he moves a cursor “just by thinking”. He also plays chess and controls the music on his computer the same way. In a conversation with a Neuralink engineer, Arbaugh shares his experience of using the chip.
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Elon Musk re-shared the video on X and wrote, “Livestream of Neuralink demonstrating “Telepathy” – controlling a computer and playing video games just by thinking.
Take a look at Elon Musk’s tweet here:
Since being shared a few hours ago, the tweet has gone viral with over 27 million views. It has also accumulated several comments from people.
What did X users say about this video by Elon Musk’s Neuralink?
“This is absolutely incredible and terrifying. The conspiracy side of me goes in many different directions. The other part of me thinks about the things this can do for people with huge disabilities,” posted an X user.
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“Absolutely amazing, inspiring stuff. Someday, this will help paralyzed people walk again,” shared another.
“Another Elon Musk company that improves the condition of humans! Elon loves humanity! His results speak for themselves!” expressed a third.
“Simply incredible. The future of humanity,” commented a fourth.
“This already has to be one of the most incredible tech demos in history,” wrote a fifth.
