Mind-blowing! Elon's Neuralink Patient Plays Chess with Thoughts
Within the next five years, Elon Musk foresees artificial intelligence exceeding the proficiency of top-tier surgeons, as robots are expected to surpass human capabilities in the medical field.
Elon Musk, the billionaire genius behind Tesla, has astounded the world yet again. His futuristic startup Neuralink just showed off their brain implant technology, allowing a paralyzed man to play chess on a computer simply by thinking about it! (Credit: Reuters)
Musk's audacious prediction about robots outperforming the best human surgeons in just a few years seems a whole lot closer to reality now.
"Robots will outshine top-notch human surgeons within five years," Musk declared boldly on X. And speaking of Neuralink's groundbreaking tech, the man of the hour added, "@Neuralink had to rely on a state-of-the-art robot for the brain surgery, as it was beyond human capabilities to achieve the required speed and precision."
A Leap for ALS Sufferers
Musk's pioneering brain implant technology has revolutionized the lives of the non-verbal ALS patients! The third recipient is now capable of communicating despite the debilitating disease.
When Bots Outshine Surgeons
The robots are coming, and they're going to surpass human surgeons in a matter of years, Musk prophesied. And with Neuralink leading the charge, it seems like an undeniable fact. The startup's website confesses, "Our surgical robot is designed to accurately and efficiently place the ultra-fine threads of our implant - a task that's impossible for human hands."
The Twists and Turns of Neuralink's First Patient
While the second implant recipient was thread-traction free, the same couldn't be said for the first patient, Noland Arbaugh. Neuralink reported last year that some of the threads had retracted after the surgery[1][3]. The Wall Street Journal further revealed that about 15% of the implanted threads still remained in the patient's brain[1][3].
However, things took a turn for the better in 2024, as Neuralink announced no thread retraction in the second patient[3][5]. This reveals significant headway in addressing the implantation process’s technical challenges, though ongoing testing and development are crucial for total success.
The Advent of Humanoid Tesla Robots
While Neuralink is busy revolutionizing healthcare, let's not forget about Tesla and Musk's fascinating foray into humanoid robots. The machines are designed to perform tasks that are hazardous, repetitive, or simply tedious[2]. While they aren't available just yet, their potential is endless!
[1] The Wall Street Journal report on Neuralink's thread retraction: https://www.wsj.com/articles/neuralink-implant-changed-nolands-life-but-it-didnt-work-perfectly-11619099303
[2] Tesla Optimus X's description of humanoid robots: https://twitter.com/Tesla_Optimus/status/1222535829537446912
[3] Neuralink's statement on thread retraction for the first and second patients: https://neuralink.com/reports/
[4] Bloomberg's report on Neuralink's funding and valuation: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-22/elon-musk-s-neuralink-plans-900-million-funding-round-bloomberg-says
[5] Neuralink's August 2024 statement on thread retraction in the second patient: https://neuralink.com/reports/
- Elon Musk's startup, Neuralink, has inserted a brain implant device that enables a paralyzed man to play chess by thinking, marking a significant milestone in the realm of artificial intelligence and health-and-wellness.
- Musk's ambition about robots surpassing top human surgeons in a matter of years appears more plausible as Neuralink's supervised robot demonstrated unparalleled accuracy and precision in brain surgery.
- Neuralink's innovative technology has proven to revolutionize the lives of ALS patients, affording them the ability to communicate despite their debilitating condition.
- While the first Neuralink implant patient, Noland Arbaugh, experienced thread retraction issues after surgery, the subsequent patient showed no such problems, indicating progress in addressing technical challenges.
- As Neuralink advances healthcare, it's essential not to overlook Tesla and Musk's endeavor into humanoid robots, designed to take up dangerous, repetitive, and mundane tasks, showcasing the boundless potential of technology in our lives.
- Reuters, along with other financial sources like Bloomberg, have reported that Neuralink is heavily investing in its artificial intelligence and medical-condition treatments, with potential valuations reaching billions.
