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Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip enables patients to play chess by controlling their minds, as showcased in a trending video.




In a widely circulated video, the patient identified himself as Noland Arbaugh, a 29-year-old who had been paralyzed below the shoulders due to a diving accident. Elon Musk's brain-chip startup, Neuralink, showcased its first patient's ability to play online chess and video games solely through thoughts, facilitated by a Neuralink brain chip implanted in the patient. Neuralink, founded by Musk, aims to empower patients to control computers using their thoughts through this innovative implant technology.


Musk had previously indicated that Neuralink would begin by assisting patients with severe physical limitations, such as cervical spinal cord injuries or quadriplegia. In the live-streamed video on Musk's social platform, X, Arbaugh demonstrated his ability to engage in activities such as playing chess and Civilization VI, a game he had previously given up on due to his condition. He expressed gratitude for the life-changing impact of the surgery, noting its ease and his swift recovery.


Arbaugh, who had sustained a spinal cord injury in a diving accident eight years ago, emphasized the need for further refinement of the technology despite his positive experience with the procedure. The Neuralink device, distinguished by its higher electrode count compared to other devices, offers promising potential applications and operates wirelessly without external connections.


Musk hinted at future advancements, suggesting the device's potential to restore vision in a post on X. Kip Allan Ludwig, co-director of the Wisconsin Institute for Translational Neuroengineering, expressed satisfaction with the patient's newfound ability to interface with a computer, underscoring the significance of such technological breakthroughs in enhancing the lives of individuals with physical disabilities.


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