Elon Musk’s Neuralink faces a significant challenge as the threads recording neural activity for its first human brain implant retracted weeks after surgery, reducing its functionality. According to The Hill, Neuralink reported that the implant in a human malfunctioned due to thread retraction, affecting the patient’s ability to control a computer cursor through his brain.
Following the issue, Neuralink made adjustments to the recording algorithm, signal conversion techniques, and user interface, leading to improved performance in controlling the cursor. The company is considering removing the implant if necessary, although they believe they have a solution to the problem.
Neuralink has faced scrutiny in the past for animal testing issues, including reports of severe complications and deaths in monkeys used in experiments. The company continues to make progress with the implant, with the patient able to play games, browse the internet, live stream, and use various applications through brain-controlled cursor movement.
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