Elon Musk Confirms Successful Human Trials of Neuralink Brain Chip
April 24, 2025 | California, USA –
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has officially announced that his neurotechnology company Neuralink has successfully completed its first human trials, marking a historic milestone in the field of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs).
During a livestream event hosted at Neuralink HQ, Musk revealed that the patient involved in the trial was able to control a computer cursor using only their thoughts — with zero external movement.
"The signals from the brain are being read in real time and translated into digital commands," Musk said. "This is a major leap forward in our mission to restore autonomy for people with neurological conditions."
What is Neuralink?
Founded in 2016 by Musk, Neuralink aims to create implantable chips that can interface with the human brain. The technology has the potential to help people with paralysis, memory loss, ALS, and even blindness.
The company previously conducted trials on animals, which sparked both excitement and ethical debate. Human testing was delayed several times due to regulatory hurdles, but received FDA approval in mid-2024.
Key Details from the Trial:
Subject: A 29-year-old male quadriplegic.
Outcome: Subject successfully moved digital objects on-screen using thought alone.
Device: The "Link" chip, surgically implanted via a robot, connected to 1,024 brain electrodes.
Recovery: The patient reported no pain and was discharged within 24 hours of surgery.
Global Reaction
The announcement sent shockwaves through the tech and medical communities. Shares in biotech firms spiked, and Neuralink became the top trending topic on social media within minutes.
Medical experts remain cautiously optimistic but warn that long-term effects and wider applications still need years of testing.
What’s Next?
Elon Musk said Neuralink will now begin enrolling a larger group of volunteers, with hopes to release a consumer version of the device for medical use by 2027. The company is also working on enabling two-way communication — allowing the brain to receive signals as well as send them
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