Elon Musk’s Neuralink: Progress or Just Hype?

Elon Musk announced significant progress for Neuralink: according to him, the company is currently monitoring over ten patients who have neurointerfaces implanted. Among them are people who have completely lost the ability to move or speak-up to a state comparable to that experienced by Stephen Hawking. Now, Musk claims, they are able to communicate “as quickly or almost as quickly as we communicate now.”

He noted that the speed and stability of interactions between the implant and interface have noticeably increased in recent months, which, according to him, is just the beginning of the technology’s further development. Neuralink is betting on expanding its functionality. Recall, earlier the billionaire stated that Neuralink chips should restore sight to the blind, including those who have never seen from birth.

In recent updates, Musk emphasized collaborations with neuroscience experts to fine-tune the technology’s application. Neuralink’s partnership with leading research institutions aims to accelerate testing phases and extend the chip’s capabilities. Industry analysts suggest that while promising, the technology’s real-world application will undergo rigorous testing before becoming widely available. The company plans to petition for broader clinical trials by 2026, contingent on regulatory approvals. Enthusiasts await confirmation on how quickly Neuralink’s promises will transition into tangible user benefits.