SCI Musk's Neuralink to start human trial of brain implant for paralysis patients

[jward]

Musk's Neuralink to start human trial of brain implant for paralysis patients​

Reuters​

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- Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's brain-chip startup Neuralink said on Tuesday it has received approval from an independent review board to begin recruitment for the first human trial of its brain implant for paralysis patients.

Those with paralysis due to cervical spinal cord injury or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis may qualify for the study, it said, but did not reveal how many participants would be enrolled in the trial, which will take about six years to complete.
The study will use a robot to surgically place a brain-computer interface (BCI) implant in a region of the brain that controls the intention to move, Neuralink said, adding that its initial goal is to enable people to control a computer cursor or keyboard using their thoughts alone.

The company, which had earlier hoped to receive approval to implant its device in 10 patients, was negotiating a lower number of patients with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after the agency raised safety concerns, according to current and former employees. It is not known how many patients the FDA ultimately approved.

Musk has grand ambitions for Neuralink, saying it would facilitate speedy surgical insertions of its chip devices to treat conditions like obesity, autism, depression and schizophrenia.

In May, the company said it had received clearance from the FDA for its first-in-human clinical trial, when it was already under federal scrutiny for its handling of animal testing.
Even if the BCI device proves to be safe for human use, it would still potentially take more than a decade for the startup to secure commercial use clearance for it, according to experts.

Musk's Neuralink to start human trial of brain implant for paralysis patients

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's brain-chip startup Neuralink said on Tuesday it has received approval from an independent review board to begin recruitment for the first human trial of its brain implant for paralysis patients.

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[Haybails]

What an amazing undertaking.

My personal problem is that I trust no one . . . so, I'm hesitant to ever let any technology into my brain.

HB

 

[Dux]

Link is not right. I found articles via search though. I have a friend who's son is paralyzed. He'll be interested.

 

[PrairieMoon]

I love that it may bring hope and healing/function to many afflicted with horrible conditions.

I’m fearful of other implications.

 

[jward]

Yup, I share y'alls great hopes and relief- and great concerns- about these double edged advances technology makes.

For me, I've decided that first, I'm glad it's all above my pay grade, and secondly, that man will do evil with whatever tools he can find, and offering the healing and hope to those suffering trumps the potential evils.

 

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[Grumphau]

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Neuron spike... Sounds like a good way to explode

 

[LightEcho]

With promising help to those with severe problems, the lab rats and guinea pigs will line up to volunteer their bodies. While there are some amazing and potentially good things that can come from this, what is the cost? We are not wise enough to separate the evil from the good in the advances of technology. Maybe this is the fear that kept the Amish from using technology. It is not good to be a builder of the tower of Babel when the destruction comes.

 

[dstraito]

resistance is futile, you will be assimilated

Instant recall sounds great until you figure they will put a Google filter on it and your own thoughts will be limited to the accepted narrative.

 

[et2]

Doesn’t he believe in nano bot technology. Who wants a USB port on their head?

 

[et2]