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Why History May Treat Elon Musk More Kindly Than We Do

Neuralink and Brain Computer Interfaces (BCIs) Whilst the world is busy figuring out how humans will remain relevant in an AI world, this new technology called BCI has emerged which will increase productivity, re-enable the physically challenged and bring the human brain closer to its assumed potential. Obviously, there’s a paradoxical hurdle in the preceding […]

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. Those with paralysis due to cervical spinal cord injury or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis may qualify for the study, it said, but […]

The Dark Side of the Technological Development

Technological development should never be at the expense of living beings, animals, or humans. Or at least that’s what morality and ethics dictate. But we all know reality differs greatly from the ideal. In 2016, Elon Musk and Max Hodak founded Neuralink Corporation, a neurotechnology company concerned with the development of implantable brain-computer interfaces (BCI). […]

Musk’s Brain Implant Company in Search of Human Trials Partner

Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink has approached one of the biggest U.S. neurosurgery centers as a potential clinical trials partner as it prepares to test its devices on humans once regulators allow for it, according to six people familiar with the matter. Neuralink has been developing brain implants since 2016 it hopes will eventually […]

The Billionaire Empire: Getting His Ducks in a Row?

At this point, Elon Musk does not need an introduction, especially after being in the news for his interesting takeover of Twitter. Nevertheless, the tech mogul was once known for his innovative approach to science and technology. In fact, his portfolio contains an extensive list of companies he had a hand in, including PayPal. But […]

How to Block Mind Reading Technology

According to several publications, Chinese researchers claim to have created “mind-reading” AI. They allegedly stated that the software might be used to gauge party allegiance in a now-deleted video. Whether these allegations hold true or not, seemingly out-of-the-world concepts like mind reading inevitably makes you wonder how to block mind reading technology. How to Block Mind […]