Neuralink, co-founded by Elon Musk, has received FDA approval for its first in-human clinical study to establish direct communication between brains and computers.
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Patient recruitment
Despite the approval, Neuralink is yet to start patient recruitment for trials. The company called the approval an "important first step."
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Brain implant
Neuralink is working on a brain implant called Link, which can help people control external technologies with neural signals.
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Implication
The company's technology will be able to help people with severe paralysis control smartphones or computers just with their thoughts.
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Big win
The FDA approval is a big win for Neuralink. In recent months, it has received a lot of flak for its alleged mistreatment of animals.