Reuters reports that U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) issued a letter to the FDA questioning its inspection practices related to Neuralink. The report said Blumenauer asked why the FDA decided not to investigate the Elon Musk-backed brain chip maker before allowing in-human trials. This relates to repeated questions around animal practices at the company. Reuters […]
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Neuralink says patient used brain chip to play chess online
Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain-computer interface (BCI) venture showed the early results from the first patient to receive its brain chip implant. A nine-minute livestream demonstration on Musk’s “X” social media platform (formerly known as Twitter) showed Noland Arbaugh using the Neuralink BCI to move a computer cursor and play chess online. Arbaugh, a quadriplegic, said he […]
FDA reportedly finds animal lab issues at Neuralink facility
Reuters reports that FDA inspectors identified issues with record keeping and quality controls for animal experience at Neuralink. This isn’t the first time questions have been raised over the Elon Musk-backed brain-computer interface company’s animal practices. Over the past couple of years, the company has drawn concerns over animal welfare and hazardous material transport practices. Reuters‘ report […]
Elon Musk says first Neuralink patient can control mouse with thoughts
Reuters reports that the Elon Musk-backed Neuralink brain-computer interface (BCI) venture has positive early clinical trial results. Musk reportedly said as much in a “Spaces” event on X (the social media website previously known as Twitter and now owned by Musk). The company won a regulatory nod in May for a first-in-human implant, and in September […]
Nature journal raises questions about Neuralink’s BCI study
Concerns over transparency and safety are mounting among neurotechnology researchers following Neuralink’s first-in-human implant of its brain-computer interface technology, reports the Nature Journal. While some experts are ‘cautiously excited’ about the start of the human trial, Nature reports some neuroscientists have frustrations about the lack of detailed information and no confirmations that the study has […]
Neuralink completes first-in-human brain-computer interface implant
Elon Musk announced that his Neuralink brain-computer interface (BCI) venture completed its first-in-human implant this week. The entrepreneur posted on X (formerly Twitter) to confirm the implant, which took place on Jan. 28. “The first human received an implant from Neuralink yesterday and is recovering well,” Musk posted. “Initial results show promising neuron spike detection.” […]
Report: Musk’s Neuralink fined over hazardous materials transport
Neuralink, the Elon Musk-backed brain-computer interface (BCI) maker, was reportedly fined for violating rules related to the movement of hazardous materials. Reuters reports that the company received the penalty for violating U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) rules. The outlet says DOT investigators found the company failed to register itself as a transporter of hazardous material. […]
Elon Musk denies Neuralink monkey death claims, U.S. lawmakers want SEC probe
Elon Musk has responded to claims of grisly deaths suffered by test monkeys as a result of his Neuralink venture’s brain implant. Musk’s Neuralink brain-computer interface (BCI) company has been in the news for positive reasons over the past year or so. The company won regulatory for a first-in-human implant in May, and in September it opened […]
Neuralink raises another $43M for brain-computer interface
Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain-computer interface (BCI) venture recently filed an SEC Form D confirming the sale of $43 million in equity. The SEC filing shows a total of more than $323 million raised by the brain implant maker. After Musk announced in August that Neuralink brought in $280 million, the latest investment totals around $43 […]
Neuralink opens recruitment for first-in-human BCI trial
Neuralink, the Elon Musk-backed brain-computer interface (BCI) maker, today announced that it opened recruitment for a clinical trial. The first-in-human trial — the PRIME study — evaluates the company’s fully implantable, wireless BCI and delivering surgical robot. It assesses the initial functionality of the BCI for enabling people with paralysis to control external devices with […]
Elon Musk’s Neuralink raises $280M for brain-computer interface tech
Neuralink, the Elon Musk-backed brain-computer interface (BCI) maker, announced that it raised $280 million in a Series D financing. The Founders Fund, founded by billionaire Peter Thiel among others, led the round. Neuralink made its announcement in a post on “X,” (formerly “Twitter”) the social media platform owned by Musk. “We’re happy to announce our […]