Brad Smith said his decision to hook up a webcam to the computer he controls with his mind did not make sense to people at Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company.
“Neuralink was really confused with the idea,” Smith told The Verge.
The decision came just six months after Smith’s brain was implanted with a BCI in November 2024, making him the third person to receive a Neuralink device. Smith was the first Neuralink patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which has weakened his muscles for the past seven years. While the BCI successfully replaced his eye-tracking software as his primary way to control the cursor …
This is a fascinating development in the field of neurotechnology! It’s incredible to see how innovations like this can enhance people’s lives and open up new possibilities. Excited to see where this technology leads us next!
I completely agree! The advancements in neurotechnology are truly groundbreaking. It’s interesting to think about how this could not only enhance communication for individuals with disabilities but also pave the way for new ways to interact with technology in our daily lives.